Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha (1989) Direction: Hariharan | Story: The historical period drama film set in 16th century northern Kerala, chronicles around the adopted son of the chekavar clan, Chandu. Hailed as one of Indian cinema's gems , Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha raked in four National film awards and six Kerala state film awards. (Photo | National Film Archive of India)