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Malayalam cinema has been a powerful preserver and interpreter of Kerala’s performing arts and rituals. Kaliyattam (1997), an adaptation of Othello , transposes the tragedy into the world of Theyyam , a ritualistic dance form of northern Kerala. Vanaprastham masterfully integrates Kathi style Kathakali , making the art form integral to the narrative of paternity and artistic obsession. Films like Thirakkatha (2008) and Celluloid (2013) are meta-narratives about the early history of Malayalam cinema itself, connecting it to the theatre and literary traditions of the state. www.MalluMv.Guru - Grrr. -2024- Malayalam HQ H...