#MeToo movement and its likely impact on Onam releases and Mollywood

Movies By Arjun Ramachandran Sep 11, 2024 Read the article

Four major Malayalam movies are gearing up for release this Onam amid the ongoing MeToo movement, following the publication of the Justice Hema Committee Report.

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Of the four releases, Tovino Thomas’s Ajayante Randam Moshanam is the most anticipated movie. According to the actor, it’s made on a budget of ₹30 crore.

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Asif Ali’s Kishkindha Kaandam is releasing the same day as the Tovino Thomas-starrer.

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Antony Varghese Pepe’s Kondal is touted to be an action entertainer. The film is drawing high expectations as Pepe is known for action movies.

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Director Omar Lulu‘s Bad Boyz is a comedy entertainer, featuring Rahman, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Babu Antony, Saiju Kurup, and Tini Tom in major roles.

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The Onam 2024 releases have generated less buzz, and industry insiders attribute the reason to Mollywood’s “dented image” in the wake of the Metoo movement.

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They believe the sexual assault charges made against senior actors, filmmakers and technicians will all likely have an impact on the business.

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Onam is a major festive season in the Malayalam film industry. Most movies target the family audience since the long vacation period promises good collections.

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