‘Padakkalam’ to ‘Gaganachari’: Anime influence in Malayalam cinema

Malayalam cinema is experiencing a subtle shift, influenced by anime's visual energy and storytelling. Films like 'Padakkalam' and 'Gaganachari' showcase bold colors, kinetic energy, and genre-bending narratives reminiscent of popular anime series. With Malayalam dubs of anime becoming increasingly available, a new generation of filmmakers is incorporating anime influences into their work, blending familiar themes of justice and identity with Malayalam sensibilities.