Malayalam cinema has traditionally taken themes from theatre since its birth in the 1930s. Popular themes and genres in theatre have helped filmmakers to script successful films. Controversies, scandals, and conflicts in theatre have given materials for filmmakers. Here we present eight theatre based films from 1980s to 2010 which depicted a world that lies behind the curtain. These popular Malayalam films depict the lives of theatre artists and the stark social reality behind money and glamour.
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Yavanika (1982)
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Ramji Rav Speaking (1989)
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Dheem Tharikida Thom (1986)
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Vardhakya Puranam (1994)
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Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995)
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Nadan (2013)
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Red Wine (2013)
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Paleri Manikyam (2009)
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