Kerala boasts one of the highest newspaper readership rates in India, supported by the state's near-total literacy.
* **Print:** **Malayala Manorama** and **Mathrubhumi** are the most widely circulated Malayalam dailies. Other significant papers include *Deshabhimani*, *Kerala Kaumudi*, and *The Hindu* (English). * **Television:** Leading news networks include **Asianet News**, **Manorama News**, **Mathrubhumi News**, and **24 News**. Entertainment channels like Asianet, Surya TV, and Mazhavil Manorama are highly popular. * **Digital Media:** A thriving ecosystem of regional online portals, independent journalism platforms, and localized YouTube content creators shapes public discourse.