Club FM Kerala

How big is Kerala’s influencer marketing industry, and what does it take to sustain a career in content creation? Star Jam Ft. Sujith Bhakthan | RJ Rafi In this episode of Star Jam on Club FM Opens in a new window, popular travel creator Sujith Bhakthan (@TechTravelEat) sits down with RJ Rafi to share his journey from vlogging to building a brand. He dives into the business side of content creatio...

Star Jam Ft. Nahas Hidhayath & RJ RafiIn this episode of Star Jam , director Nahas Hidhayath sits down with RJ Rafi to share the inside story behind his latest Malayalam film, "I'm Game" . Discover the real-life incident that inspired the movie's plot, how the team built the Casino set in Varapuzha, and the reasons behind casting Antony Varghese (Peppe) and Dulquer Salmaan (D...

Star Jam Ft. Vinay Fort | RJ Rafi In this episode of Star Jam , acclaimed actor Vinay Forrt sits down with RJ Rafi to dive deep into his craft, career milestones, and his latest project, I'm Game . Vinay opens up about the unique challenge of playing unlikable, irritating characters and turning that friction into audience applause. He reflects on his journey through Malayalam cinema, discussin...

Star Jam Ft. Ashish Joe Antony & Bobby Kurien | RJ Rafi In this episode of Star Jam, host RJ Rafi chats with actors Ashish Joe Antony and Bobby Kurien about their latest projects, performance dynamics, and what goes into crafting intense screen roles. from breaking down their approach to intimidating villain characters to sharing lighthearted on-set moments, Ashish and Bobby dive into their ac...

Star Jam with Girish AD | RJ Rafi In this episode of Star Jam, hitmaker director Girish A.D. sits down with RJ Rafi to look back on his filmography and share insights behind his latest movie, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit . Girish breaks down early casting plans—including initial thoughts on casting Naslen as Nivin Pauly's brother—how character arcs like Glikson evolved during production, and his exp...

Star Jam with Jude Antony | RJ Rafi In this episode of Star Jam , director Jude Antony Joseph sits down with RJ Rafi to talk all about his latest film, Thudakkam . Jude shares the story behind casting Vismaya Mohanlal and how the project became her debut, along with insights into the making of the movie, behind-the-scenes shooting experiences, and memorable moments from his directorial career. Tun...

Star Jam Ft. Amritha Rajan | RJ Rafi From Kerala to the national stage! 🌟 Join RJ Rafi as he talks to Amritha Rajan about her incredible journey to Indian Idol. Discover the audition secrets, the pressure behind the stage, her favorite musical moments, and how she stayed true to her passion throughout the journey.

In this candid and emotional episode of Star Jam, host RJ Rafi sits down with rapper Gabri to dive deep into his life, personal struggles, and raw passion for music. Gabri opens up about how writing music became his ultimate outlet for self-expression, helping him navigate his toughest personal battles, including dealing with dark moments and turning pain into art. From turning his life around to...

B Talk with Sumesh Govind | RJ Rafi The owner and CEO of the iconic Paragon Group of Restaurants, Sumesh Govind, sits down with B Talk to unpack the story behind one of Kerala’s most loved food institutions. In this conversation, he explains why “biriyani is religion and porotta is soul”, and how Paragon turned Malabar flavours into a global culinary brand. Sumesh goes deep into the craft of biriy...

Star Jam Ft. Sithara Krishnakumar | RJ Rafi Versatile Malayalam singer Sithara Krishnakumar joins RJ Rafi on Star Jam to revisit her musical journey, from independent tracks like “Chayappattu” and “Poovmotta” to major film songs and live performances around the world. She opens up about reality shows—the pressure of competition, how constant negative comments can destroy a person’s spirit, and why...

Star Jam Ft. Fejo | RJ Rafi In this Club FM Star Jam conversation, Malayalam rapper Fejo opens up about why he insists on writing every lyric himself and how that creative control shapes his identity as an artist. He talks about the journey from independent tracks to film songs, the impact of viral reels on music, and the frustration when deeply crafted songs are reduced to “troll material.

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...

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 als...

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 rea...

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 tra...

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 s...

Star Jam Ft. Chef Pilllai | RJ Rafi | Part 1In this candid Star Jam conversation, celebrity chef Suresh Pillai sits down with RJ Rafi to trace his inspiring journey from a small-town Kerala kitchen to becoming a global ambassador of Kerala’s signature flavours. He breaks the myth of “natural cooking talent,” arguing that practice, curiosity, and consistency matter far more than any so‑called gifte...

Star Jam with Sharaf U Dheen | RJ Rafi Actor Sharaf U Dheen opens up about his experience working in notable films like Varathan, Padakkalam, and Madhuvidhu and also shares his plans in the film industry. This candid conversation is a must-listen for Malayalam cinema lovers who want to understand the craft, hustle and humor behind Sharaf U Dheen’s on-screen presence.

Star Jam Ft. Tovino Thomas and director Dijo Jose Antony | RJ Rafi Tovino Thomas and director Dijo Jose Antony join RJ Rafi at the Star Jam studio for an unfiltered Pallichattambi special, sharing the seven-year journey of the film, building a full church set, shooting through the pandemic, and recreating the 1950s–60s on screen, while Tovino talks about his physical transformation, the hilarious...

Star Jam with Hashir, Vinayak, Ajin & Alan | RJ Rafi | Vaazha 2 In this Star Jam episode, RJ Rafi sits down with the Vaazha 2 team — Hashir, Vinayak, Ajin and Alan — for a fun and candid conversation. They talk about their school days, how they got into content creation, the journey from viral reels to films, and behind-the-scenes stories from Vaazha 2. The team also shares their dream list of...

Star Jam with Vijay Babu | RJ Rafi In this Star Jam episode, RJ Rafi sits down with  Vijay  Babu for a candid, no‑filter conversation on Aadu 3, filmmaking, and living with risk as a producer. From shooting Aadu across 50+ locations in 120+ days to balancing creative vision and budget, Vijay shares how he greenlights scripts, works with newcomers, and still dares to experiment even when the math l...

Club  FM Star Jam Ft. director Midhun Manuel Thomas in a candid conversation with RJ Rafi, recorded ahead of the release of Aadu 3. In this episode, Midhun opens up about winding up the beloved Aadu franchise with an epic-scale fantasy treatment, the challenges of mounting “epic humour” with massive sets, rain delays and horse sequences, and why he wants to bring Prithviraj into the Aadu universe...

Club Studio Ft. Akhil Sathyan | RJ Rahul Hitmaker director Akhil Sathyan reflects on his film journey, recollecting memorable moments from his career. He also shed light on some overlooked details in his latest movie “Sarvam Maya”. In this episode of Club Studio , hitmaker director Akhil Sathyan sits down with RJ Rahul for a reflective conversation on his cinematic journey. From the early days of...

Riya Shibu Interview. Club Studio Ft. Riya Shibu | RJ RahulActor and producer Riya Shibu shares her excitement working as the female lead in her latest hit movie, "Sarvam Maya." In this exclusive episode of Club Studio , actor and producer Riya Shibu joins RJ Rahul for a candid conversation about her journey in cinema and the excitement of playing the female lead in her latest hit movie,...

Listen our latest roundtable interview with the acclaimed directors of Mollywood Tharun Moorthy, Dominic Arun, Jofin T Chacko, Jithu Ashraf, and Jothish Shankar as they offer fascinating insights into the Malayalam film industry and their creative journeysFeatured Directors:• Tharun Moorthy – Thudarum• Dominic Arun – Lokah• Joffin Chacko – Rekhachithram• Jothish Sankar – Ponman• Jithu Ashraf – Off...