| | Cinematic Usage | Example | |--------------|---------------------|--------------| | Kathakali | Symbol of divine conflict, obsession, or classical discipline | Vanaprastham (1999) – entire plot around a Kathakali artist; Kireedam (1989) – metaphorical use | | Theyyam | Represents folk justice, ancestral power, and rage against oppression | Paleri Manikyam (2009); Kannur Squad (2023) | | Mohiniyattam | Feminine grace, often subverted to show courtesan culture or loss | Swathi Thirunal (1987) | | Ottamthullal | Satirical social commentary—influenced comedy tracks in films of the 1980s-90s | Mazhavil Kavadi (1989) style comedy |
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