In this inspiring and laughter-filled episode of WIT Talks, hosts Aneez M Latheef and Deepak Mohan sit down with the award-winning filmmaker duo — Writer-Director Vinesh Viswanath and Writer-Actor Anand Manmadhan (of Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey & PONMAN fame) — to dive into the journey behind their Kerala State Critics Award–winning film സ്താനാർത്തി ശ്രീക്കുട്ടൻ.

From their humble beginnings as cinema aspirants at Manaveeyam Veedhi in Trivandrum to writing and releasing their debut feature together, this episode gives a raw, real and entertaining peek into the indie film world. The duo share:

🎥 The struggles of being newcomers in Mollywood

🎬 How lockdown gave birth to this script

🎭 The magic of getting actor Aju Varghese on board (and why timing matters!)

📽️ Co-writing with friends and surviving the madness

🎯 Tips for aspiring filmmakers & screenwriters

All this while Aneez and Deepak spice things up with their signature wit and humour, making sure you’re entertained and inspired in equal measure. Whether you're a cinema lover, aspiring creator, or just here for good conversation — this one’s a gem. 💥

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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!

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We had fun creating this episode and it is only intended for entertainment purposes. We do not wish to harm the sentiments of any person/profession/art/work/religion/cast/organization/entities (hope that covers everything). These are just jokes, relax and enjoy!

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Credits:

Hosts: Deepak Mohan, Aneez M Latheef

Producer: Rinshad Kuruniyan

Production Coordinator: Akhilesh K R

Production Assistant: Sidheeq E M

Camera: Akhil Sundaram, Jay

Edit: Sudheesh M S

Bad Thumbnail Design: Rinshad Kuruniyan

Venue: Social Table, Wonderwall Media