Looking for Tips and Resources to Learn Malayalam

Hey everyone! I’ve recently started to learn Malayalam(ref and practice pic attached) and could really use some guidance. I’m starting pretty much from scratch – no background in the language, though I’m excited to dive in! My goal is to get comfortable with basic conversation and eventually understand some Malayalam movies and songs (huge fan of the culture already). I’d love to hear your suggestions on: • Good beginner resources (apps, websites, books, YouTube channels, etc.) • Tips for tackling the script – it looks beautiful but a little intimidating! • Fun ways to practice speaking and listening (maybe language exchange ideas?) • Any common pitfalls to avoid as a newbie