
Alappuzha Gymkhana: Bollywood directors keep talking about ‘rooted cinema’, but they have no idea what it even means
Published on: June 19, 2025, 7:59 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Post Credits Scene: Directed by Khalid Rahman, the Malayalam-language sports comedy Alappuzha Gymkhana has no stars, no stakes, and no villain. It should be seen as a blueprint for Bollywood filmmakers looking to go more rooted.