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Madhura Manohara Moham: A Regressive Take on Family Dramas

  From unmasking casteism disguised as humor to misogynistic undertones a very disappointing movie with failed attempts at Humor and weak script. Are we still in the 90s?? Family dramas have been a recurring genre in Indian film since its inception, and they frequently uphold patriarchal norms and casteism. Even while there has been improvement in recent years, there are still films that reinforce negative notions. One such film is Madhura Manohara Moham, a Malayalam "romantic family drama" that disappointingly regresses into the problematic patterns of the past.  At first glance, Madhura Manohara Moham appears to mock casteism through humor. However, this facade quickly fades away as the film fails to challenge or condemn the underlying casteist beliefs portrayed by its characters. The story progresses, showcasing characters' blatant casteism and bigotry without any attempt to satirize or critique these harmful ideologies. This omission allows the film to join the ranks