: The 1980s introduced "laughter-films," which reconfigured traditional ideas of masculinity and family dynamics in Kerala. Social Commentary : Movies like Kumbalangi Nights
The industry is famous for "middle-of-the-road cinema" — neither fully art-house nor purely commercial. : The 1980s introduced "laughter-films
(shadow puppetry), which used visual projection in village festivals long before film arrived. 2. A Tradition of Realism : The 1980s introduced "laughter-films