GENDER, CASTE POLITICS IS REAL IN KERALA

Reputed filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan courts controversy by questioning the state government's policy of funding films

- BY MANOJ NAIR | Business Editor

Kerala society keeps changing, whether that change is measured in terms of years or decades. But each time Malayalees talk about being among the most progressive-minded, one constant comes back to bite them. The fact that gender and caste politics will always be simmering under the surface of Kerala's social landscape.

Which is why even days later, one can't still understand why Adoor Gopalakrishnan — one of India's most esteemed filmmakers — had to wade into caste and gender politics? All in one speech. Adoor's reputation as director of some of the most incisive commentary on Kerala social norms can never be questioned. Just watch Mathilukaland Anantharam to have a feel of his genius. If still not convinced, watch Vidheyan.