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have dominated the screen for decades. Mohanlal, known for his versatility, began his career in villainous roles before becoming a leading "superstar".
Simultaneously, the mainstream gave birth to what critics call “Middle-stream Cinema.” Screenwriters like M.T. Vasudevan Nair and Padmarajan, along with directors like K.G. George and Bharathan, created films that were commercially viable yet intellectually rigorous.