Does every good Kannada film need a Malayalam comparison?
Kannada films often get compared to Malayalam movies. There are arguments from filmmakers and fans that good Kannada movies don’t get the recognition when compared to Malayalam movies.
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What led to the rise of Malayalam cinema and how Kannada cinema can go to the next level.
Published - July 22, 2026 11:58 am IST
Kannada films often get compared to Malayalam movies. There are arguments from filmmakers and fans that good Kannada movies don’t get the recognition when compared to Malayalam movies. This essay tries to understand if the comparison is healthy or not, what led to the rise of Malayalam cinema and how Kannada cinema can go to the next level.
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Published - July 22, 2026 11:58 am IST
Does every good Kannada film need a Malayalam comparison?
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