REPRESENTATION OF DISABILITY IN MALAYALAM CINEMA: AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF SELECTED FILMS OF THE ACTOR DILEEP

Rajesh Kumar S.; Arya M

doi:10.29121/granthaalayah.v11.i10.2023.5361

REPRESENTATION OF DISABILITY IN MALAYALAM CINEMA: AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF SELECTED FILMS OF THE ACTOR DILEEP

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Dr. S. Rajesh Kumar Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism and Science Communication, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, India
Arya M Independent Researcher, Journalism and Communication, Palakkad, Kerala-678571, India

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https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v11.i10.2023.5361

Keywords:

Malayalam Cinema, Films, Character Development

Abstract [English]

This research paper offers a comprehensive analysis of the portrayal of disability in Malayalam cinema, focusing on five carefully selected films: Kunjikoonan, Pacha Kuthira, Sound Thoma, Ring Master, and Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel. The objective is to investigate how disability is depicted and the impact it has on character development, societal perceptions, and the overarching themes of the films

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2023-11-10

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S., R. K., & M, A. (2023). REPRESENTATION OF DISABILITY IN MALAYALAM CINEMA: AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF SELECTED FILMS OF THE ACTOR DILEEP. International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH, 11(10), 113–121. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v11.i10.2023.5361

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Vol. 11 No. 10 (2023): Volume 11 Issue 10 October 2023 Edition

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