Gender politics is equally complex. Kerala boasts high female literacy, but matrilineal traditions (like the Nair Marumakkathayam ) have been replaced by a deeply patriarchal, often hypocritical modernity. The "new generation" films of the 2010s— 22 Female Kottayam (2012) and Take Off (2017)—depicted women who were not virtuous martyrs but strategic, angry survivors. Yet, the industry still suffers from a glaring lack of female directors and writers, proving that the culture of the industry often lags behind the content it creates.
In a surprising twist, Sophia helped Aravind disable the henchmen and escape. As they confronted Dr. Eswaran together, Aravind learned that Sophia's past was connected to The Department. She had been a brilliant young hacker recruited by Ramesh but had been captured by Dr. Eswaran during a previous operation.