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An Ellulian echo through the country: How propaganda shapes Indian cinema

Reported by Deccan Herald 17 Oct 2026, 3:26 am IST 1 min read

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Jacques Ellul and propaganda theory reveal how the Indian film industry reflects majoritarian politics, algorithmic trends, and cultural shifts through nationalist cinema and mainstream media narratives today.

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Section: India
Topics: Films & OTT
First reported by: Deccan Herald
Reporter: nikhil waiker
Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 3:26 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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