First message that turned ‘Minnal Murali’ director from coding & deadlines to cinema

A software engineer's passion for cinema led him to share a short film online, catching the eye of actor Aju Varghese and filmmaker Vineeth Sreenivasan. After a period of waiting, a simple Facebook message from Sreenivasan offered Basil Joseph a life-changing opportunity to assist him, marking a significant career pivot from coding to filmmaking. This journey highlights how small interactions can lead to monumental shifts.

By TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESK