This period is often considered the artistic peak of Malayalam cinema, driven by the "middle cinema" movement.
While Malayalam cinema has its own superstars—Mohan Lal and Mammootty—their stardom differs from other Indian industries. They are respected first as actors and second as stars. In recent years, both legends have pivoted toward experimental, offbeat roles (e.g., Mammootty in Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam , Mohan Lal in Drishyam ), proving that the script is the ultimate hero. mallu aunty hot videos download updated