Today, Malayalam cinema is in the midst of an exciting "new wave" that is pushing boundaries in form and content. While continuing its tradition of social realism, it has expanded its canvas to include global concerns.

One of the greatest strengths of Malayalam cinema is its unflinching engagement with social reality, particularly the entrenched systems of caste and class. This is a cinema that asks difficult questions.

The foundational narrative structure of Malayalam cinema is heavily indebted to the rich literary and theatrical heritage of Kerala. Literary Adaptations