this period continued 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 received by the viewers