Actor, superstar, change: The case of Mammootty
Hindustan TimesSeveral superstars in Indian cinema are not necessarily good actors or consummate performers but whose superstardom rests on factors extraneous to acting such as an immediate mass appeal, careful construction of a persona and selection of subjects eschewing what could be construed esoteric or difficult by regular viewers. Even an otherwise decent actor like Ranbir Kapoor had to resort to the cringe-worthy Animal to propitiate his fan base or gain a new following altogether. In his most recent film, Kaathal -The Core, Mammootty plays a closeted gay man who is forced by his wife to come out. Imagine how mainstream Indian cinema could transform if superstar figures throw their weight behind new scripts and fresh ideas and not be held hostage to a curated image!
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Bramayugam Director Rahul Sadasivan Says No Superstar From Tamil Or Telugu Industry Could Have Done Mammootty Role
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How Mammootty rewrote the rules of stardom yet again in 2023
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With top-grossing movies and experimental roles, Malayalam superstar Mammootty has managed to stay relevant
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Mammootty: The Malayalam maverick and maestro of modern masterpieces
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Not Enough Is Said About Mammootty's Impact on Malayalam Cinema of the 80s
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Mega star Mammootty turns 70, fans flood social media with wishes
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After 50 years in film, Mammootty brings same fire to roles
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