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Opinion Piece

  Malayalam Film Industry  Malayalam cinema is a segment of Indian cinema in the Malayalam language which is widely spoken in the state of Kerala. Over the years, outstanding directors like Adoor Gopalakrishnan, G. Aravindan, M. T. Vasudevan Nair and Shaji N. Karun won acclaim for their films at various international film festivals, taking Malayalam cinema to new heights. It has been among the frontrunners at the annual national film awards for many decades now. Kerala has got a rich and cultural background and its films are also unique in various aspects. Vigathakumaran was the first Malayalam movie which was a silent film. It was produced and directed by J. C. Daniel and was released in 1928. In my opinion, Malayalam movies are known for it’s realistic direction and relatable stories. They do not add anything extra or any unnecessary elements, and show the reality as it is. Malayalam films are appreciated for it’s natural take/authentic approach and hence connect more with t...

Ott or Theatre?

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The loud background scores while watching your favourite actor on the big screen gives you an unexplainable sense of happiness when you truly enjoy their screen presence. Theatre and Ott both, have advantages of their own. You could enjoy a film in a theatre with the rest of the audience cheering or you could relax at home and watch a film in your private space, on an online platform to pass time.  Most of the people who were asked this question preferred theatre over Ott as they personally felt that the movie is livelier and more enjoyable in a theatre than at home, on a small screen.  Some of them answered saying that it depends on the kind of movie it is to decide whether to watch it in the theatre or on Ott. Certain films are better viewed at home, in your own comfort while some are directed for the big theatre screens. Hence, they preferred both modes depending on the genre of the movie.  Different styles of theatres are present suitable to the likings of the audienc...