There is also the looming tension of "New Gen" versus "Old Guard." While the culture celebrates bold, young filmmakers (Lijo Jose Pellissery, Dileesh Pothan), it still venerates the star power of the aging superstars. There is a cultural cognitive dissonance where a society that worships a nuanced actor like Fahadh Faasil will also flock to a formulaic, misogynistic comedy starring the same actor. This tension is exactly what makes the marriage of Malayalam cinema and its culture so fascinating—it is a living, breathing argument.
The Gulf returnee or city man comes back to the village. He must reconcile his modern self with ancient rituals. (e.g., Varavelpu , Ustad Hotel ). There is also the looming tension of "New