: Actor Ayushmann Khurrana began shooting a "gritty backwater thriller" in Kerala in April 2026. Directed by Sameer Saxena, the project is being filmed in a single continuous schedule set to wrap by the end of May.
The relationship is not one-way. There is significant creative cross-pollination.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Hotstar have fundamentally altered the relationship:
When one thinks of Kerala, the mind immediately drifts to its serene backwaters, lush tea plantations in Munnar, and the vibrant colors of Onam . However, beneath this tranquil surface lies a state with an insatiable appetite for cinematic mass entertainment. While the Malayalam film industry (Mollywood) is celebrated globally for its realistic storytelling and nuanced performances, there is a parallel, roaring river of fandom flowing through the state: .
