Unlike early cinema that used a "standardized" or theatrical Malayalam, the industry shifted towards dialectal realism. The introduction of the Trivandrum dialect by Mohanlal and Priyadarshan in comedies like Nadodikattu (1987) and the Calicut dialect in T.V. Chandran’s films gave voice to regional identities. The "Kozhikodan" dialect, popularized by actor Mammootty in recent films like Sulthan (2021), showcases how cinema can elevate a local dialect into a cultural asset.
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(2024) : A psychological horror film starring Jyothirmayi and Fahadh Faasil. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra