For decades, the picturesque three-bridge structure connecting the Vada and Commercial canals in the heart of Alappuzha served as a stunning backdrop for filmmakers. It is estimated that over 100 films in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu were shot here, featuring superstars from Shah Rukh Khan to Rajinikanth and Fahadh Faasil. However, time took its toll. The Public Works Department (PWD) recently demolished the ageing Muppalam and reconstructed it as a modern (Four Bridges).
And indeed, only a Malayali truly feels the weight of a pazhanchollu at the perfect moment. malayalam poorukal