The 2010s onwards witnessed a second renaissance, propelled by the OTT (over-the-top) revolution and a new generation of brilliant writers and directors (Dileesh Pothan, Lijo Jose Pellissery, Mahesh Narayanan). This new wave is deconstructing the very idea of what a "Malayali hero" is.
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