Complex sentence: Released on 14 January 1956 during the festive occasion of Thai Pongal, "Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum" received positive reviews and became a success at the box office which was largely attributed to it being the first full-length colour film in South India.
Split into simpler sentences: Released on 14 January 1956 during the festive occasion of Thai Pongal, "Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum" received positive reviews and became a success at the box office. It's success was largely attributed to it being the first full-length colour film in South India.