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Was Deshadanakili Karayarilla the First Lesbian Malayalam Movie? (Or Maybe Not?)

When we talk about LGBTQ+ representation in Malayalam cinema today, names like Kaathal – The Core, Mumbai Police, or Njan Marykutty often come up. But

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A Non-Malayali’s Guide to Watching Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra

What makes Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra so refreshing isn’t just its scale or ambition—it’s the way it breathes life into the folklore Malayalis have grown

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The Myth of Middle-Class Dreams in Cinema: Who Really Gets to Dream Big?

There’s something undeniably comforting about the “self-made” success story. It fuels the imagination, gives hope, and makes it seem like hard work can outrun fate.

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