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Attention! Janaganamana

 The latest movie in Malayalam that hit the screens in the last few weeks is Janaganamana. It encompasses political, racist and sexist ideologies prevalent in the society. Similar to Lucifer and Ramleela, the movie is centred around the vitality of Media in creating truth.  The ACP, Sajjan Kumar, plays a vital role throughout the movie by winning the hearts of the college students who rose to their feet against the mysterious murder of their teacher, Sabha Mariyam. As the plot progresses, it is revealed that the incidents portrayed in the movies are mere recreation based on the plans made by the political leaders. It was a twist in the movie when Suraj in the ACP's role is found having a vital part in devising the whole drama.  Media as a weapon to create 'truth' is manifested in the movie. Sabha, a teacher who raised her voice against the hypocrites, was hit and run by her colleague. A case of hit and run was reported as raped and burnt to death merely out of news value th