Silent Frames of Social Realism: Exploring Economic Disparities, Urban Life, and Ethical Concerns in Pushpak Vimanam

This paper analyses the movie in terms of Realism theory with the particular emphasis on the portrayal of economic variance that existed in India in the early 1980's. Realism in cinema is one of the attempts to show life as it is, without any exaggeration and over dramatization. In addition, Pushpak Vimanam follows this theoretical framework by using a non-verbal narrative to portray concrete societal issues such as unemployment, greed, and interpersonal relationships. The research is on how the lack of dialogue contributes to a higher level of realism through making emotions and conflicts accessible to all, thus breaking language barriers. This study also delves into the visual depth and cinematic liberty to show the contrast between the rich and poor society, culture and life. The cinematic work provides sophisticated social critique by using everyday environments, familiar characters, and silent film techniques that make the movie exciting with its storyline.