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Kerala is a state defined by its political literacy and strong public action. This is vividly reflected in its cinema. The "Rashtriya Rashtram" (National Politics) thread in Malayalam cinema is strong, with films like Lal Salaam and Muthu exploring the Naxalite movement and trade unionism. Even mainstream commercial cinema often injects political satire and commentary, reflecting the Malayali's penchant for open debate and critique of authority.
Furthermore, the rise of OTT platforms has allowed Malayalam cinema to cater to the global Malayali diaspora—the doctors in the US, the engineers in the UK, the nurses in the Gulf. Films like Joji (2021, a Macbeth adaptation set in a Keralan plantation) or Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022) are consumed as much in Kochi as in Chicago, serving as a nostalgic and critical bridge to “home.” big boobs mallu