Many Hindi and Tamil hits are remakes of Malayalam films: Drishyam (remade in 6 languages), Bodyguard , Bhool Bhulaiyaa (originally Manichitrathazhu ). Yet, the original Malayalam versions are always considered superior for their subtlety.
: The industry prioritizes writing and performance over explosive VFX. Films like The Great Indian Kitchen and mallu aunty in saree mmswmv portable
The 1970s saw two parallel streams: