The mom-son romantic fiction genre in Malayalam has its roots in the early 20th century, when writers began exploring the complexities of human relationships. One of the pioneers of this genre was the renowned Malayalam writer, O. V. Vijayan, who wrote about the intricate relationships between family members, including the bond between a mother and son. However, it was in the 1980s and 1990s that this genre gained popularity, with writers like M. T. Vasudevan Nair, K. G. Sankara Pillai, and Kamal Das exploring the theme in their works.
: Stories like N.P. Mohammed’s
Platforms like Pratilipi Malayalam host numerous contemporary "Mother-Son" emotional stories that lean into the "Romantic Realism" genre—focusing on the beauty of their daily interactions. 3. Iconic Cinematic References