Abala is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Thoppil Bhasi. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, KPAC Lalitha and Adoor Bhasi in lead roles. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy.
The film is based on the lifestyle of Adivasis of Attappady at Malleswaram Hills. Slash and burn cultivation practised by the Adivasis suddenly stopped by the Government forcing them to search for new jobs. The hero changes his hair style to suit the times. The courtship dance and traditional songs were depicted in a realistic way.