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Best Malayalam Movies: 2021 is a crucial year for Malayalam cinema, as it tries to beat the lockdown blues and convert every tough scenario into an opportunity. With the intervention of creativity and the right technology, the industry is producing more content that intrigues as well as entertains the audience. In this segment, you can find the most recent updates, trailer, information about the cast and crew, and every piece of information about the top-rated Malayalam movies of 2021.
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The film based on an explosive short story is marked by a certain flatness
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The film based on an explosive short story is marked by a certain flatness
A story material powerful enough to make conservative elements rise up in anger is like a jetpack for any filmmaker, who only needs to take it and fly with it. Unni R.’s story
Vaanku (Azaan), on which the movie is based, had also spawned a school drama a couple of years ago, leading to protests from certain sections who wanted no questioning of religious practices.
‘Vaanku’, which releases on January 29, is based on a short story by Unni R
When Raziya says that her dream is to call the faithful to prayer from the mosque, it has a ripple effect on her family, friends and society.
Vaanku, based on a short story from acclaimed writer-scenarist Unni R’s eponymous collection of short stories published in 2018, narrates Raziya’s story as she tries to find her voice as part of her spiritual quest.
Directed by debutant director Kavya Prakash with Bharatanatyam dancer Shabna Mohammed writing her first screenplay, the film stars teenager Anaswara Rajan in the lead. “It is a female-centric film that has a strong cast. Perhaps Vineeth, who plays Raziya’s father, is the only male actor with a substantial role,” says Unni.
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Dubbing artist Bhagyalakshmi made headlines on September 26 when she barged into the lodge room of a YouTuber along with two other women, poured ink on him, slapped and forced him to apologise before the camera. The incident was a reaction to the YouTuber Vijay P Nair s misogynistic video against women. Later, the state award winner told the media that they were forced to confront the man as it was their last resort.
The long list of high-profile women across fields who faced cyberattacks shows how sexist values have corroded Kerala society.
From celebrities to politicians, here are a few women who irked chauvinists with their strong opinions.