مالایالم is a Dravidian language predominantly spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the Lakshadweep islands. It is the official language of Kerala and is known for its rich literary tradition, with a history that dates back over a thousand years. The script used for writing مالایالم is derived from the Brahmi script. With approximately 38 million speakers, مالایالم is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India. The language has a unique phonetic structure and vocabulary, influenced by Sanskrit, Tamil, and English. It is also recognized for its contributions to Indian cinema, particularly in the Malayalam film industry.