For decades, the Tamil film industry (Kollywood) and the Malayalam film industry (Mollywood) shared a mutual respect. However, the trend of dubbing Malayalam movies into Tamil gained massive momentum in the 2010s. This was fueled by a growing audience appetite for and strong character arcs —hallmarks of Kerala's cinema. 2. The Premam Turning Point

Mohanlal has always had a unique fan base in Tamil Nadu. His recent dubbed releases, such as Lucifer (Tamil version was widely watched on OTT) and Drishyam 2 , broke viewership records. His subtle acting style translates perfectly, making him a household name even in non-Malayalam speaking homes.