Malayalam film industry is one of the most diverse film industries in the world.

More than just a film

industry, it is a reflection of the culture and society of the state. It is a prolific production area, which has
produced many noted directors and actors. The portrayal of women in Malayalam cinema has been
changing throughout time. This draft of a thesis examines how women are portrayed in Malayalam
films. The basic defense is that strong and independent female characters are only found in films that
focus on women or are feminist or political, not in mainstream films. For this, a qualitative approach
might be feasible, entailing the analysis of a few female characters from both mainstream and women-
centric films. The research approach will be interpretivism, which explores the political and socio-
cultural backgrounds of the films and their characters. In lists of the top five powerful female roles in
Malayalam cinema, the characters from the aforementioned political or feminist films frequently
appear. The motivation for tackling this subject stems from a personal belief that women shouldn't be
oppressed or represented as second-class citizens in films. Instead, females should be capable of
standing on their own without the influence of men, not just in films that focus on women but also in
mainstream films that appeal to a wider audience. The purpose of this essay is to examine why they are
restricted to a particular genre and to identify some instances of subtly represented women in
mainstream films. This would aid in [krishna] 3 examining how women are portrayed differently in two
different genres as well as a thorough investigation of how society both influences and is influenced by
film in terms of how women are portrayed. So, this might improve the movie. So, this might add to the
film studies and women studies simultaneously. Furthermore researching is required on the
representation of women in women centric movies and how they contribute to the concept of
femininity and independence.