Parallel to the art-house movement, the 1980s and 90s saw the rise of the "Middle Stream" cinema, popularized by directors like Priyadarshan and Sathyan Anthikkad, and anchored by the legendary actor Mohanlal and the thespian Mammootty. This era is crucial for understanding the "Malayali psyche." The films of this period introduced the lovable, flawed, everyman protagonist.
Provide a detailed list of her like Prem Nazir or Jayan. Parallel to the art-house movement, the 1980s and