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Malayalam cinema, often referred to as Mollywood, is more than just a regional film industry; it is a profound cultural artifact that serves as both a mirror and a moulder of Kerala's unique social fabric. Deeply rooted in the state’s high literacy rate and vibrant literary traditions, it has consistently prioritized narrative depth and realism over the "larger-than-life" spectacle often found in other Indian film hubs. A Legacy of Realism and Literature From its early beginnings with J.C. Daniel's social drama Vigathakumaran often referred to as Mollywood