Since roughly 2010, Malayalam cinema has undergone a massive transformation, often called the "New Generation" movement.
The 1970s and 1980s are often referred to as the Golden Age of Malayalam cinema. This period saw the rise of some of the most influential filmmakers in the industry, including Adoor Gopalakrishnan, K. S. Sethumadhavan, and I. V. Sasi. Films like (1972), Aadwaitham (1974), and Makkhe (1974) showcased the artistic and technical excellence of Malayalam cinema. Since roughly 2010, Malayalam cinema has undergone a
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A defining trait is "rooted realism"—stories that are intensely local in setting (capturing Kerala's lush landscapes and backwaters) but universal in emotional appeal . and I. V.
Malayalam cinema has always shared a symbiotic relationship with Kerala's literature and social fabric. Unlike other Indian film industries that often rely on grandiose commercial tropes, Malayalam cinema has deep roots in and social realism .