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From its very beginnings, Malayalam cinema has been a tool for social change. Unlike many other Indian industries that leaned into mythology, the father of Malayalam cinema, J.C. Daniel , chose a social theme for the first silent feature, Vigathakumaran The Golden Age (1950s–1970s) : Films like Neelakuyil (1954) and

The debate caught the attention of Sidhartha, who reached out to Aswathy to discuss the future of Malayalam cinema. Over a cup of steaming hot filter coffee, they talked about the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.