Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam, Elsamma Enna Aankutty, Rasathanthram, Veruthe Oru Bharya, Vargam, Vellathooval etc. are some of the movies shot at and around Vannappuram.
C.M. Thomas served as the vicar of St. Peter's church, Puthencruz from 1959 while also serving churches at Mookkannur, Vellathooval, Keezhumuri, St Peters & St Pauls Orthodox Church - Fort Cochin, Valamboor and later at Calcutta and Trichur.