(translation: "Nineteenth Century") is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action period drama that brings to life the heroic struggles of social reformers in 19th-century Travancore . Directed and written by veteran filmmaker Vinayan , the film is a cinematic tribute to the legendary Ezhava chieftain Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker . Plot Overview
Panicker emerges as a champion for his community, challenging the "Breast Tax" (Mulakkaram) and the "Head Tax" (Talakkaram) imposed by the upper-class elites. He uses his mastery of martial arts, specifically Kalaripayattu, to defend those who cannot defend themselves. The narrative highlights his efforts to build temples and schools open to all, directly defying the laws that forbade lower castes from entering sacred spaces or even wearing decent clothing. Pathonpatham Noottandu 2022 Hindi -...