Director Shahad talks about his journey in Malayalam cinema in an exclusive Manorama Online Entertainment Podcast. From his teenage years in Nilambur to moving to Kochi, he recalls the struggles and experiences that shaped him as a filmmaker. Shahad discusses his earlier films Prakasham Parakkatte and Anuragam, and how the latter’s failure made him rethink his approach to cinema. He also shares the story behind Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar, starring Parvathy Thiruvothu and Vijayaraghavan, and the ideas and experiences that went into creating the film.