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: A landmark film inspired by Italian neorealism.
The last decade has been marked by "New Gen" cinema, where filmmakers like Lijo Jose Pellissery and Aashiq Abu deviate from mainstream tropes. Notable examples include the medical thriller (2019) and the groundbreaking family drama Kumbalangi Nights Genre Mastery:
Often cited as the industry's peak, this era saw masters like Padmarajan , Bharathan , and Adoor Gopalakrishnan blending artistic depth with mainstream appeal.