masala film

/məˈsɑːlə fɪlm/

noun

A film that includes elements of many genres.

Meanings

nounmasala film (plural masala films)

plural masala films

  1. IndiaA film that includes elements of many genres.

Origin

From masala (“a mixture of spices”).

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Translations

Polish masala film
  • masala filmTranslations
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APA

masala film. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/masala%20film

MLA

“masala film.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/masala%20film. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “masala film,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/masala%20film.

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