Writer Abin Joseph opens up about his struggles to make his debut as a scriptwriter in the Malayalam film industry, in the Entertainment Podcast of Manorama Online. His first film Narivetta, starring Tovino Thomas, was well received, with audiences reportedly moved to tears in theatres. Abin reflects on his writing journey, revealing how he deeply connected with the struggles of tribal communities and their fight for land rights. With Narivetta becoming a theatre success, it has given hope and confidence to many filmmakers to bring serious, socially relevant subjects into mainstream cinema.