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Writer and Director
M. Mohanan is an Indian film director, writer and former assistant director working in Malayalam cinema. He began his career assisting Sathyan Anthikad on 14 films before making his directorial debut with Katha Parayumpol (2007). His notable films include Manikyakkallu (2011), 916 (2012), Aravindante Athidhikal (2018) and Oru Jaathi Jathakam (2025). He is also a recipient of Kerala State Film Awards for Best Story and Best Popular Film. Wikipedia
Journalist Film critic and media enterpreneur Co Founder The Che And Cue Studio
Maneesh Narayanan is a prominent film critic, journalist, interviewer and media professional in Malayalam media. He is the Co-founder, Editor-in-Chief and CEO of The Cue and Cue Studio, and is widely known for his in-depth conversations on cinema and culture. His career includes senior editorial roles at IndiaVision and SouthLive, and he has also served on film juries, including a Kerala State Film Development Corporation selection panel.
Writer Actor and Director
Sohan Seenulal is an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor working in Malayalam cinema. He began his career as a child actor and later worked as an assistant director under Shafi before making his directorial debut with Doubles (2011), starring Mammootty. He also directed Vanyam and has appeared as an actor in several Malayalam films including Action Hero Biju, The Great Father, Unda and The Priest. His short film Cupid received recognition at film festivals, and Vanyam earned him a Best
Writer and Director
M. Mohanan is an Indian film director, writer and former assistant director working in Malayalam cinema. He began his career assisting Sathyan Anthikad on 14 films before making his directorial debut with Katha Parayumpol (2007). His notable films include Manikyakkallu (2011), 916 (2012), Aravindante Athidhikal (2018) and Oru Jaathi Jathakam (2025). He is also a recipient of Kerala State Film Awards for Best Story and Best Popular Film. Wikipedia
Journalist Film critic and media enterpreneur Co Founder The Che And Cue Studio
Maneesh Narayanan is a prominent film critic, journalist, interviewer and media professional in Malayalam media. He is the Co-founder, Editor-in-Chief and CEO of The Cue and Cue Studio, and is widely known for his in-depth conversations on cinema and culture. His career includes senior editorial roles at IndiaVision and SouthLive, and he has also served on film juries, including a Kerala State Film Development Corporation selection panel.
Writer Actor and Director
Sohan Seenulal is an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor working in Malayalam cinema. He began his career as a child actor and later worked as an assistant director under Shafi before making his directorial debut with Doubles (2011), starring Mammootty. He also directed Vanyam and has appeared as an actor in several Malayalam films including Action Hero Biju, The Great Father, Unda and The Priest. His short film Cupid received recognition at film festivals, and Vanyam earned him a Best