Kaathal Kandirangunnavarude Kannerum Queer Raashtreeyavum [Tears of ‘Kaathal’ Viewers and Queer Politics]

Title: Kaathal Kandirangunnavarude Kannerum Queer Raashtreeyavum [Tears of ‘Kaathal’ Viewers and Queer Politics]

Published on: December 4, 2023

Published in: True Copy Think

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Dr. Sudheesh R C

The discussion surrounding the movie ‘Kathal: The Core’ is heating up. Malayalees are finally starting to talk about the phenomenon of homosexuality. From the 1978 release of ‘Rundu Nathikaal’ to ‘Moothon’ which was released four years ago, cinema has tried to tell Malayalis about queer lives at various stages. This article explores the representations of queer lives in Malayalee cinema and its reception.