Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, a designer-turned-director, has established himself as one of the most distinct and in-demand voices in contemporary Malayalam cinema. Badhaai Ho (2018), Android Kunjappan Ver. 5.25 (2019), Lootcase (2020), Aarkkariyam (2021), Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham (2021), Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022) & Alien Aliyan (2023) are among his works that graced the audience. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director in 2019 for his movie Android Kunjappan Version 5.25.