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King of Kings

King of Kings

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2014

Not Rated

Director

Ajai Vasudev

Runtime

148 minutes

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King of Kings is a conventional action-comedy that emphasizes traditional masculine roles. The plot hinges on the 'reclaimed patriarch' cliché, where a man's past as a mafia don drives the narrative. This structure reinforces established social hierarchies without challenging them. The film lacks complexity in representing diverse identities. While it offers a non-Western cultural perspective through its South Indian roots, it does not actively subvert systemic power dynamics or explore multi-layered complexity.

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Category Breakdown

Does King of Kings have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a traditional family structure with a husband, wife, and daughter. There is no depiction of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or narratives that challenge traditional gender norms.

How does King of Kings portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male protagonist whose role is defined by his history as a mafia don. Female characters primarily serve as domestic figures within a patriarchal framework.

How racially and ethnically diverse is King of Kings?

Fair

As a Malayalam production, the cast reflects a South Indian ethnic context. However, the storyline does not explicitly blend different aspects of identity or challenge ethnic hierarchies.

How does King of Kings represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative employs a traditional protector motif that aligns with conventional family values. It reinforces established social structures without critiquing external institutions.

Does King of Kings include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities included in this production.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a non-Western cultural perspective through its South Indian ethnic context.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
  • Female characters are confined to domestic roles within a patriarchal framework.
  • Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
  • Fails to subvert traditional social hierarchies or explore multi-layered complexity.

Official Synopsis

Shekarankutty, a normal man with a wife and daughter, has trouble when his past as a mafia don is revealed.

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