Deedi Damodaran

Among the 100 people gathered in Kozhikide in a show of chutzpah for the "Kiss of Love" protest, was Deedi Damodaran, a college professor. Couples - and singles - were meant to kiss each other to stand up to moral policing. So when the moment arrived, Ms DAmodaran, 46, and her husband obliged.

Retro journeys on celluloid always evoke nostalgic memories. And director Jayaraj's new offering Nayika definitely has such moments in it.

Among the 100 people gathered in Kozhikide in a show of chutzpah for the "Kiss of Love" protest, was Deedi Damodaran, a college professor. Couples - and singles - were meant to kiss each other to stand up to moral policing. So when the moment arrived, Ms DAmodaran, 46, and her husband obliged.

Retro journeys on celluloid always evoke nostalgic memories. And director Jayaraj's new offering Nayika definitely has such moments in it.