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They introduced the "anti-hero" or the flawed protagonist. In films like Vadakkanokerantram or Kireedam , the hero was no longer a savior but a victim of circumstances, often crushed by the weight of feudal expectations or familial duties. This shift mirrored a crucial cultural realization: the Malayali was tired of hero worship and sought validation for their own struggles.

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