Malayalam cinemaGendered violence and masculinity gained popularity in Malayalam cinema during the last decade, and this study explores the aspects of masculinity, hegemony, gendered space, and violence by examining two recent films: Kumbalangi Nights (2019) and Uyare (2019). The study discusses ...
In 2023, critics severely criticised the Malayalam film “Nalla Samayam” for allegedly promoting the usage of the drug MDMA, leading to its subsequent removal from theatres. The Kerala High Court later dismissed the NDPS Act case filed against the film’s director, stating that acting out a ...