The first Kambi cartoon was published on August 14, 1954, in the Malayalam newspaper, Malayala Manorama. Created by Ravi P. Bharya, the cartoon featured a simple, hand-drawn character with a few lines of dialogue. The initial cartoons were a huge success, and soon, Kambi became a regular feature in many Malayalam newspapers and magazines. Over the years, Kambi cartoons have been created by several artists, including P. K. Joseph, K. V. Muhammadkutty, and C. V. Balakrishnan.