Quirky Drama / Anti-Action Why it’s high-grade: A photographer vows not to wear shoes until he avenges a public slap. That’s the plot. Over two hours, it becomes a meditation on ego, small-town life, and absurdity. Mini-Review: "This is the film Taika Waititi would make if he grew up in Idukki. The deadpan humor and authentic local slang make it infinitely rewatchable. Grade: A+ for originality."
), these movies played a controversial yet critical role in keeping local theaters afloat during a major crisis in mainstream cinema. The Icons: Shakeela & Reshma