, in 1928, focusing on social issues rather than religious legends.
The industry’s identity is deeply rooted in Kerala's specific socio-political landscape: , in 1928, focusing on social issues rather
Furthermore, the industry has had its #MeToo reckoning, revealing that the progressive content on screen often masked regressive behavior off-screen. The culture is currently in a state of self-flagellation, with films like The Great Indian Kitchen (2021) brutally dissecting patriarchal family structures—a film that caused real-life divorces and kitchen rebellions across the state. , in 1928, focusing on social issues rather