Variances in communication: a comparative study of the Malayalam movies <i>Neelavelicham</i> and <i>Bhargavinilayam</i>

Information may be transferred from one person to another through communication, which has no set structure or norms. People may communicate verbally and nonverbally. Nonverbal language encompasses a vast range of movements, colours, gestures, and even silence, which can convey a variety of complex meanings. Similar to literature, films convey ideas through nonverbal cues. The transition of films from black and white to colour has significantly impacted how ideas are conveyed. This research aimed to demonstrate how communication got simpler in colour films than in black and white by comparing the horror thrillers Bhargavi Nilayam and its replica Neelavelicham. Through a descriptive comparison of the two films, the qualitative study concludes that a remake always preserves the integrity of the original picture with only minor plot changes and a mastery of nonverbal communication. The audience may get more intrigued by the secret messages in each scene through the remake which uses gestures, symbols, and signs to convey its messages.