Is "the best in India" Malayalam cinema?
In an attempt to comprehend what makes Malayalam cinema so special as well as its limitations, The Indian Express examined Malayalam cinema and its success at a panel discussion with directors Jeo Baby, Anand Ekarshi, and Shruthi Sharanyam as well as film critic Neelima Menon.
Malayalam cinema has come a long way from being derided and called "Pettikkadawood," a derogatory term that implies the industry is as small as a pettikkada (a tiny roadside shop that sells inexpensive items) and incapable of dreaming big or flying high. This year, the industry has become one of the most successful in the nation for films. The film industry is now being praised for its films that effortlessly integrate creative and commercial features, thanks to a succession of blockbusters that have captured the attention of fans around the country. Although many moviegoers believe that Malayalam cinema is now the greatest in the nation, The Indian Express chose to explore the subject further because there would undoubtedly be much more to learn.
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