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What Kabir Singh Can Learn about Violent Men From Kumbalangi Nights

After the release of Kabir Singh, everyone had one question on their minds: Could movies really depict toxic masculinity without glorifying it? The answer lies in Kumbalangi Nights, a Malayalam film where toxic masculinity isn’t the hero, but is its villain.

Pranay Dewani May 21, 2016

Pop Culture

Why Are Women Going Gaga Over “Unconventional” Malayali Actor Fahadh Faasil?

In an industry that is obsessed with perfectly sculpted appearances, Fahadh Faasil has a receding hairline, no six pack, and painfully regular looks. He is not trapped by any notions of hyper-masculinity. In his films, like Super Deluxe, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, and Kumbalangi Nights, Fahadh is man enough to not be a man.

Naomi Datta April 23, 2016