In this blockbuster of an episode, the WIT Talks team — Rinshad Kuruniyan, John Joe, and Deepak Mohan — sits down with the man of the moment: Manu, the young and visionary writer-director behind the hit 'പടക്കളം (2025)', starring the comedy legends and rising stars of Malayalam cinema — Suraj Venjarammoodu, Sharaf U Dheen, Sandeep Pradeep, Saaf, Arun Ajikumar, Arun Pradeep, Niranjana Anoop, Pooja Mohanraj, and Vijay Babu.🎥 From Trivandrum with Dreams:Born and raised in the cinema-soaked streets of Trivandrum, it was almost destiny for Manu to enter films. This episode dives deep into his journey — from obsessing over movies to being discovered by Basil Joseph, and finally assisting on Minnal Murali and Kunjiramayanam, which became his personal film school.💥 Behind the Scenes of Padakkalam:Manu shares it all —🎬 The writing process, the struggles with motivation and writer’s block🤝 The collaborations that mattered📉 The rejections, the restarts, and the resilience🧠 His filmmaking philosophy🔥 How he pulled off a fresh, Supernatural Comedy entertainer that won over audiences and critics alike!🎙️ Why You Should Watch This Episode:* If you love Malayalam cinema* If you dream of making movies* If you want to know what it actually takes to bring a story to screen* Or if you just want to laugh along with 4 guys vibing over their shared love for films 🎞️Also, Deepak and Manu bond hard over Trivandrum nostalgia, while Rinshad and John prod the fun out of every serious moment 😄This is more than a podcast — it's a peek into the mind of a new-age Malayalam filmmaker who's just getting started.Hit play. Feel inspired. Laugh a lot. Maybe write that script you shelved.#witcrew #wittalks #padakkalam #padakkalam2025 #malayalamcinema #malayalammovie #manuswaraj #basiljoseph #trivandrum #behindthescenes #moviemaking #moviediscussions #mollywood #director #moviedirector #filmmakerjourney #fromdreamstoreality #surajvenjaramoodu #sharafudheen About WIT Talks:WIT Talks is an unfiltered, brutally honest, and hilariously entertaining Malayalam podcast where standup comedians John Joe, Mahadevan A R, Deepak Mohan, and Aneez M Latheef—along with their manager Rinshad Kuruniyan—sit down for raw, no-holds-barred discussions on everything under the sun. From standup comedy and pop culture to personal stories and thought-provoking debates, WIT Talks is all about keeping it real with humor at its core. Whether it's deep dives into cinema, roasting each other, or interacting with fans, every episode guarantees a fun ride!Join our broadcast channels for exclusive updates from WIT! ഹൃദയം തരണേ, കൂട്ടുകൂടണേ ❤️ Instagram Channel: https://www.instagram.com/channel/Abb19Lz4bCd-6jPm/ WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaxfIKwLI8YUk07dvl2t WIT Talks YouTube playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGJxlF2M50Bn0YXrWX2zkW-7kYU4SJYm_Listen to our episodes on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5WX6P4ViLoiXbOI70dLLhG?si=Z6IT09gPSwOO9W7Mud4RCw Listen to our episodes on YouTube Music - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGJxlF2M50Bn0YXrWX2zkW-7kYU4SJYm_&si=tTZrnj13Hpq9xq3J Listen to our episodes on Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dc91278f-2578-42b8-a85a-1387412a2430 Listen to our episodes on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wit-talks-a-malayalam-standup-comedy-talk-show/id1777996482 Listen to our episodes on Castbox - https://castbox.fm/ch/6342328 Listen to our episodes on Goodpods - https://goodpods.com/podcasts/wit-talks-a-malayalam-standup-comedy-talk-show-602939Follow WIT - https://www.instagram.com/wit.gram/ Credits: Hosts: Rinshad Kuruniyan, Deepak Mohan, John JoeGuest: Manu SwarajProducer: Rinshad Kuruniyan Production Coordinator: Akhilesh K RProduction Assistant: Sidheeq E MCamera: Akhil Sundaram, Mahesh S REdit: Sudheesh M SBad Thumbnail Design: Rinshad Kuruniyan Venue: Social Table, Wonderwall Media