‘Uyare’ is creating history in Malayalam cinema with three women bankrolling a film for the first time. They carry on the legacy of Grihalakshmi Productions that had made many hits movies in the past, and hope to leave a mark of their own. PV Gangadharan’s three daughters — Shenuga, Shegna and Sherga. With ‘Uyare’, they make a debut in film production with their SCube Cinema Productions. ‘Uyare’ raises voice against gender bias, redefines the idea of beauty and shows that a woman is not made of her physical attributes. The movie theme is validated by three strong-willed women producers and it becomes part of history in women empowerment. According to National Crime Records Bureau, pernicious forms of violence against women like acid attack are on the rise. Left scarred for life, not many survivors return to normal life. ‘Uyare’, penned by Bobby-Sanjay and directed by Manu Ashokan, portrays lives of iron-willed women who fight against hostile situations. Parvathy, Tovino Thomas and Asif Ali play the main roles. Movies influence society. Shenuga, Shegna and Sherga take the courage and inspiration to make films from the legendary PV Gangadharan and Grihalakshmi Productions. These three women, as entrepreneurs, support movies that grapple with tough social issues.
