Conversation so far:
What prompted Krishnan Nair's (real name of the actor Jayan) comeback?
In the late 1990s and early 21st century, there was a resurgence of Jayan's screen persona. It was owed mostly to programs by popular mimicry stage artists in the State.
Have there been any new releases of Jayan's works?
A film titled Avatharam presently under production, is attempting to bring back Jayan's screen persona using advanced technologies.
Did Jayan receive any awards?
No
Did Jayan leave behind any family?
Jayan's mother Bharathiyamma
Have any plans been made to memorialize Jayan's contribution to film?
There is a Jayan memorial Arts & Sports club functioning at Thevally near the actor's hometown.

Question: Do they have any indication why the resurgence happened when it did?
Self-contained rewrite: Is there any indication why the resurgence in Jayan's popularity happened when it did?