Why ‘Spadikam’ remains one of Malayalam cinema’s most powerful father-son dramas and a game-changer for on-screen masculinity
While Bollywood often revels in hyper-masculinity, Mohanlal's 'Spadikam' from 1995 breaks the mold with its sensitive exploration of the roots of aggression. Rather than idolizing physical dominance, the film unearthed the psychological impacts of neglect and social demand, lending depth to its hero.
While Bollywood often revels in hyper-masculinity, Mohanlal's 'Spadikam' from 1995 breaks the mold with its sensitive exploration of the roots of aggression. Rather than idolizing physical dominance, the film unearthed the psychological impacts of neglect and social demand, lending depth to its hero.
