Cinema has been a primary medium for exploring Kerala's complex socio-political landscape.
The 1980s and 1990s are often referred to as the Golden Age of Malayalam cinema. This period saw the rise of filmmakers like , I. V. Sasi , and Joshiy , who produced films that were both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. Movies like Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu (1984), Theekkathozhu Nikkhilaanu (1984), and Papanasam (1986) showcased the range and diversity of Malayalam cinema. Cinema has been a primary medium for exploring