Malayalam cinema has been consistently making films that win both critics’ approval and the audience’s love. In recent years, especially after the advent of OTT platforms, the film industry from the small state of Kerala is getting more recognition from across the country. Basil Joseph, who is an integral part of this film movement in Kerala, reflects on the trailblazing journey of contemporary Malayalam films, The actor, who is awaiting the release of Pravinkoodu Shappu, said that Malayalam industry could achieve the global attention that the Korean industry is enjoying now, if it continues making path-breaking movies.
Basil Joseph on Malayalam cinema
In a conversation held during the Wayanad Literature Festival, Basil Joseph said that Malayalam cinema is right now in a position that no other industry in India has been able to achieve.
“They are all in awe of us – ‘Everyone is wondering what is happening here’”, said Basil, who has been able to leave a mark with both his filmmaking skills and acting chops.
While pointing out that Malayalam had so many successful films last year, Basil said that there are industries in India that did not even have a single hit.
“Malayalam cinema is on route to make a mark in world cinema in the coming years,” Basil remarked.
While stating that Malayalam could garner global attention on par with the Korean industry or more, he said, “May be in the next 5 or 10 years, we could evolve to be in a position where the world will be looking at the Malayalam film industry.”
Basil Joseph (Credits: Instagram)
“If we continue to keep doing this, we are on course to be in a position wherein even kids in Korea will be searching for ‘new Malayalam movies’ on platforms,” the actor said on a lighter note.
Basil Joseph’s films
Basil Joseph is currently looking forward to the release of Pravinkoodu Shappu on January 16, 2025. His movie with Nazriya Nazim, Sookshmadarshini, just landed on Disney+ Hotstar on January 11, 2025.
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