India, July 23 -- Abin Joseph is a noted author, having won prestigious awards for his short stories. But it was his screenwriting debut for the 2025 Malayalam film, Narivetta, starring actor Tovino Thomas, that put him on the map and brought wide recognition. In an exclusive interview with OTTplay, Abin Joseph opens up about the challenges in writing for the big screen, choosing Muthanga stir as the backdrop for Narivetta, collaborating with director Anuraj Manohar, the impact the film has had and more.

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