From a mainstream point of view, the movie is critically-acclaimed, award-winning and a cultural milestone. However, all the creators were dominant caste and non-Arayas. What do the people of the Araya community actually think about this movie?

“आपका जंगल आप लोगों का दाइत्व है और आप लोग उसको देखिये. (Your jungle is your responsibility, and you should look after it).” said Jamuna. Village by village, block by block, Jamuna spread her word about the importance of forest conversation.

“Only a handful of books are written about Kolkali but none are comprehensive,” says Azhar Kurikkal. Most of the details are in the oral record. There are different versions that are open to many interpretations.

Trade networks were prevalent between the Middle East and the subcontinent since the 4th-century B.C.E. The Cheraman Perumal Mosque is likely the outcome of these periods of cultural interchange and synergy.

In the present day, few Othupallis remain, its previously rich heritage, almost forgotten. However, a few steadfast elders like Prof. Moideenkutty remain, who struggle to keep the histories alive.