Malayalam literature and theatre have had a profound influence on the state's cinema. Many films are adaptations of literary works, including novels, short stories, and plays. The works of writers like Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, O. V. Vijayan, and Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai have been adapted into films, demonstrating the close ties between literature and cinema in Kerala. The state's thriving theatre culture has also contributed to the development of Malayalam cinema, with many playwrights and theatre practitioners transitioning to filmmaking.
Historically male-dominated, the industry faced a turning point with the formation of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) in 2017. mallu aunty bra sex scene new