Malayalam cinema has been a mirror to the social and political changes in Kerala. Films often tackled complex social issues such as caste discrimination, women's rights, and the struggle for social justice. Movies like "Sundara Ramambadham" (1972), "Adoorikkuziyile Ninnu Nizhalakkuziyam" was not well-known outside Kerala; however, films like "Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu" (1985) and "Peranbu" (2018) have received critical acclaim for their portrayal of social realities.