Mammootty and social reformers enter Kerala University syllabus
Kerala varsity is adding Mammootty's cinematic journey to its undergraduate syllabus for 2025-26.
The new curriculum will explore his impact on Malayalam cinema, recognizing how much he's shaped Kerala's cultural scene.
Curriculum also includes stories of social reformers from Kochi
Alongside Mammootty, the syllabus highlights key social reformers from Kochi like Dakshayani Velayudhan and Prof. P.S. Velayudhan.
Their stories aim to give students a fuller picture of Kerala's cultural and social changes.
Leaders from various communities also included in syllabus
The curriculum also features leaders from various communities—like Jewish activists Abraham Salem and S.S. Koder, Muslim educationist Hamadani Thangal, and Fathima Rahman, Kerala's first Muslim woman lawyer—making sure students get a broader view of the state's history.
Mammootty's ongoing influence and relevance acknowledged
Even after decades in film—and with recent projects like Bazooka—Mammootty remains a major force in Malayalam cinema.
His inclusion in the syllabus is a nod to his ongoing influence and relevance.