In many parts of the world, cinema follows culture. In Kerala, the two are conjoined twins. The state’s high literacy rate means audiences are hungry for complex narratives. A Malayali viewer can discuss Brechtian alienation in a Lijo Jose film as easily as they can whistle a tune from a Mohanlal musical.
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Perhaps no cultural shift has been as impactful on Kerala as the migration to the Middle East (the Gulf). In many parts of the world, cinema follows culture
Perhaps the most potent function of modern Malayalam cinema is its role as a vessel for nostalgia for the Keralite diaspora. With over 2.5 million Malayalis living abroad (the Gulf countries being the prime destination), the cinema acts as a cultural umbilical cord. A Malayali viewer can discuss Brechtian alienation in
Malayalam literature, with its rich tradition of poetry, fiction, and drama, has had a significant influence on Malayalam cinema. Many films have been adapted from literary works, including , a novel by O. Chandhu Menon, which was one of the first Malayalam films. Literary figures like Vaikom Muhammad Basheer and Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai have also made significant contributions to Malayalam cinema, with their works being adapted into films.
