Meera had grown up in Mumbai, studied filmmaking in Pune, and had returned to Kerala only a year ago. She had come to make a documentary about traditional crafts, but she was slowly discovering that her grandfather's stories about cinema were becoming a second project — one she hadn't planned but couldn't resist.
By staying true to the "honesty" of the Kerala experience, Mollywood continues to be an essential vessel for the state's cultural and intellectual identity.
Early "social films" challenged the caste system and feudal norms, reflecting the progressive shifts in 20th-century Kerala. Everyday Life:
