If you are looking to explore this niche genre, here is a curated list of content that perfectly captures :
Their hands accidentally brush on the gear stick. In a typical Malayalam cinematic style, this is captured with a slow-motion focus on the "L" board vibrating as the engine stalls. The Rearview Mirror Gaze Trope: Using the car's mirrors for stolen glances.
In these storylines, love arrives via kanji (morning porridge) and shared tea. The turning point usually occurs during a heavy monsoon rain. The driving school shed leaks, they share an umbrella, and suddenly, the argument about the handbrake seems trivial.