Malayalam cinema explores fanboy films. These films celebrate stars like Mohanlal and Mammootty. Success depends on balancing fan service with good content. ‘Twenty-Twenty’ and ‘Lucifer’ are examples of successful films. ‘Aaraattu’ director B. Unnikrishnan takes responsibility for its failure. Pooja Mohanraj notes changing audience preferences for vulnerable heroes. Star value alone is insufficient for success.
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