to stand out for their brilliance in storytelling and appeal. These include ' Bharatham ' (1991) by Sibi Malayil, Ulladakkam ( 1991 ) directed by Kamal , Kaalapaani (1996) by Priyadarshan , and the award winning ' Manichitrathazhu ' (1993) by Fazil. ' Sphadikam ' (1995) directed by Bhadran was well