P Krishna KumarKerala, Dec. 3 -- Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty, the newly appointed Chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, has lauded Malayalam cinema as a growing force on the global stage, attributing its success to content that is deeply rooted in Kerala's language, culture, and traditions.
Speaking ahead of the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), Pookutty described cinema as the state's "super soft power" and predicted that if the industry continues on its current trajectory, it could achieve the international stature that Iranian cinema enjoys today.
He said, "Malayalam cinema is increasingly being recognised worldwide for its strong content, knowledgeable practitioners and talented professiona...