Do cameo roles enhance story narratives or serve as distracting gimmicks?

Cameo roles in Malayalam cinema, exemplified by Mammootty in 'Abraham Ozler' and Nivin Pauly in 'Varshangalkku Shesham', can significantly elevate a film's impact and appeal, particularly among family audiences. However, the effectiveness of cameos, such as Rick Yune in 'L2: Empuraan' and Vijay Sethupathi's voice cameo in 'Turbo', depends on their relevance to the story and audience connection.

Do cameo roles enhance story narratives or serve as distracting gimmicks?
Cameo roles in Malayalam cinema, exemplified by Mammootty in 'Abraham Ozler' and Nivin Pauly in 'Varshangalkku Shesham', can significantly elevate a film's impact and appeal, particularly among family audiences. However, the effectiveness of cameos, such as Rick Yune in 'L2: Empuraan' and Vijay Sethupathi's voice cameo in 'Turbo', depends on their relevance to the story and audience connection.