This guide explores how the cinema of Kerala acts as a cultural archive, reflecting the land’s politics, landscape, and people.
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In the last decade (2015–present), a "New Wave" (often called Puthu Tharangam ) has emerged, unafraid to tear down the idyllic, tourist-board image of Kerala. Filmmakers like Lijo Jose Pellissery, Dileesh Pothan, and Mahesh Narayanan are creating a cinema of uncomfortable truths. This guide explores how the cinema of Kerala
This realist tradition continued through the 1990s with directors like Sibi Malayil ( Kireedam ) and K. G. George ( Yavanika ), who crafted deeply psychological dramas rooted in specific Kerala milieus. The recent resurgence of realistic, content-driven films—often dubbed the 'New Generation' or 'Malayalam New Wave' (post-2010)—is a direct descendant of this legacy, with films like Bangalore Days (2014) and Kumbalangi Nights (2019) exploring contemporary urban and semi-urban lives with honesty and warmth. Filmmakers like Lijo Jose Pellissery, Dileesh Pothan, and