The 1990s and 2000s saw a new wave of Malayalam cinema, characterized by experimental storytelling, innovative cinematography, and non-conventional themes. Filmmakers like Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Hariharan, and I. V. Sasi continued to push the boundaries of Malayalam cinema. Movies like "Swayamvaram" (1999), "Nizhaku" (2002), and "Moksham" (2001) received critical acclaim and paved the way for a new generation of filmmakers.