The last decade has seen a "New Wave" (often called the Puthumaykkal era), enabled by OTT platforms and a diaspora hungry for authentic content.

The creators of "Mallu Nayan" have shared insights into the making of the show. According to them, the idea behind the series was to showcase the complexities of human relationships and emotions. The team worked tirelessly to craft a compelling narrative, supported by outstanding performances from the cast.

Malayalam cinema, the vibrant film industry based in India’s southwestern state of Kerala, stands as a unique testament to the power of regional storytelling. Unlike larger commercial film industries that often rely on hyper-stylized escapism, Malayalam cinema is deeply anchored in the socio-cultural fabric of Kerala. The relationship between the state's culture and its cinema is symbiotic: Kerala’s unique history, progressive social reforms, literary traditions, and geographical beauty shape its films, while these movies simultaneously document, critique, and redefine what it means to be a Malayali.