Their survival, despite being in their 70s, is a testament to the culture’s loyalty to "character actors" over "gym bodies."
Kerala has a rich literary history, with notable writers like Vaikom Muhammad Basheer and O. V. Vijayan making significant contributions to Indian literature. Malayalam cinema has been influenced by this literary tradition, with many films adapted from novels and short stories. Adoor Gopalakrishnan's (1978) and Mathilukal (1990) are examples of films adapted from literary works. Their survival, despite being in their 70s, is