Club FM Kerala

Star Jam Ft. Chidambaram | RJ Rafi
In this episode of Star Jam, director Chidambaram sits down with RJ Rafi to talk about his new film Balan, why he insists it is “not an award film,” and how he balances festival buzz with making a movie that truly works for the theatre audience. He opens up about the pressure after the massive success and multiple State Awards of Manjummel Boys, his collaboration with composer Sushin Shyam, and building an emotional thriller around a mother–son journey through Kerala.
Chidambaram also shares candid stories from scripting with Jithu Madhavan, casting choices like Jean Paul Lal, the challenges of making a star-less but big-scale movie, and what it really felt like to take Balan to Cannes and show it to an international crowd. If you love Malayalam cinema, behind-the-scenes creative process, and grounded conversations about “award films” vs commercial cinema, this conversation is for you.

Star Jam Ft. Jeethu Joseph | RJ Rafi | Drishyam 3 Legendary Malayalam filmmaker Jeethu Joseph joins RJ Rafi on Star Jam to break down the world of Drishyam 3, explaining why Georgekutty’s real strength is reflex action rather than superhuman intelligence. He talks about writing fear into Georgekutty, why he never saw him as a superhero, and how that changes the tone of the third film. Jeethu also opens up about the massive pressure on the police, the loopholes in the system that allow criminals to escape, and how these realities shape his crime thrillers

Star Jam Ft. Abhinav Sunder Nayak & Naslen Gafoor | RJ Rafi
Director Abhinav Sunder Nayak and actor Naslen Gafoor sit down with RJ Rafi for a high-energy Star Jam conversation about their new film “Mollywood Times,” the pressure of script selection, life after Mukundan Unni Associates, and navigating today’s Malayalam cinema landscape. They open up about stardom, audience expectations, how real-life experiences shape their characters, and the story behind Naslen’s much-talked-about dance sequence he once feared he’d have to do on screen. Packed with candid stories, craft talk and plenty of fun banter, this Club FM special is a must-listen for every Mollywood fan and aspiring filmmaker

Star Jam Ft. Chef Pilllai | RJ Rafi | Part 2
In this Star Jam episode, Chef Suresh Pillai sits down with RJ Rafi to unpack why mandi has become Kerala’s most loved comfort food and what that says about our changing food culture. From affordability, speed and sharing culture to the unhealthy rise of mayonnaise with rice, he breaks down how we eat, what we waste, and why better meal planning can transform both our health and our household budgets.
Chef Pillai also travels district by district through Kerala, recalling legendary small eateries, wood-fired beef spots and traditional meals that shaped his palate and philosophy on food. He talks about safe food as a basic right, the urgent need for better hygiene from fish and meat stalls to restaurant kitchens, and how collective responsibility from consumers, hoteliers and government can prevent food poisoning tragedies.
Beyond food, he shares his personal journey from security guard to celebrated chef, his life-changing moves from Kollam to Kozhikode, Bengaluru and London, and how hard work, sacrifice and a bit of “universal timing” built the brand Chef Pillai is today. The conversation closes on personal branding, the realities of running a restaurant business, and why genuine passion will always matter more than quick profits.

Star Jam Ft. Savin SA | RJ RafiIn this candid Star Jam conversation, director Savin SA opens up about his journey from a small-town movie lover and assistant director to becoming the blockbuster filmmaker behind Vaazha 2. He talks about the pressure of being trusted with a huge project by Vipin Das, building an energetic young team, and how their freedom and friendship shaped the film on and off setSavin breaks down the now-iconic theatre fight sequence, why he was scared it might not work, and how it became crucial for the bonding between the four leads and the audience. He reveals how Biju Kuttan’s Vishu firecracker scene was originally planned as pure comedy but unexpectedly turned into one of the most emotional moments in the film, deeply connected to a painful chapter in the actor’s real life