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Vijay Babu Hails Malayalam Cinema's Trailblazing Women-Centric Legacy
7 Oct
Summary
- Vijay Babu credits Malayalam cinema's history of powerful women-centric films
- 'Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra' continues box office success after 40 days
- Vijay Babu emphasizes the industry's commitment to global standards in content
As the superhero film 'Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra' continues to dominate the box office even after 40 days, actor-producer Vijay Babu has shared his perspective on the ongoing debate around the film's historic success. In a social media post, Babu emphasized that Malayalam cinema has a rich legacy of portraying powerful women through its storytelling.
Babu listed a number of acclaimed women-centric films from the past, including 'Vaishali', 'Unniyarcha', 'Kadathanaattu Maakkam', and 'Avalude Ravukal', among others. He stated that Malayalam cinema has always been at the forefront of creating impactful narratives centered around female protagonists.
Babu further added that as the industry has reached greater heights with the introduction of OTT platforms, the content has started to meet "global standards." He credited the team behind 'Lokah' for finding the space to tell their story and doing it successfully.
The news comes as Malayalam actress Nyla Usha earlier shared a post celebrating the victory of 'Lokah' as a win for her fellow actresses Darshana Rajendran and Parvathy Thiruvothu, who are not part of the superhero film. Vijay Babu's comments underscore the industry's longstanding commitment to empowering women's stories on the big screen.
