Malayalam cinema, often called Mollywood, is distinguished by its deep roots in literary tradition socio-political awareness
: Despite often working with smaller budgets, the industry is known for high-quality production, including being the home of India's first 3D film, My Dear Kuttichathan Historic Eras Golden Age (1980s) : Directors like Adoor Gopalakrishnan Padmarajan blended art-house sensibilities with mainstream appeal. The "New Generation" Wave (2010s–Present) OTT Revolution: Platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime
The Global Reach of Malayalam Cinema
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