A new AI photo trend is taking over social media feeds, with people using simple text prompts to turn their everyday photos into vintage looking portraits inspired by 1980s Malayalam cinema. From the sepia toned film reels to the bold hairstyles and classic costumes worn by yesteryear stars, this trend recreates that old school hero and heroine aesthetic using nothing more than a photo and the right AI prompt.
The trend works with most popular AI image tools that accept text prompts alongside an uploaded photo, and it has become especially popular among users who grew up watching old Malayalam films or simply love the nostalgic charm of that era. Below are more than 10 prompts you can try to get that vintage Kerala hero and heroine look.
