Does every good Kannada movie need a Malayalam comparison?

Kannada films are often compared to Malayalam films. There are arguments from filmmakers and fans that good Kannada films do not get recognition compared to Malayalam films. This essay tries to understand whether the comparison is healthy or not, what led to the rise of Malayalam cinema and how Kannada cinema can take it to the next level.

Report: Vivek MV

Video and Editing: Ravichandran N

Published – 22 Jul 2026 11:58 IST