Gautham Menon, a mechanical engineering student, attended Mookambigai College of Engineering, graduating in the batch of 1993, marking the beginning of his academic journey that would later influence his creative endeavors. During his time at the institution, he drew inspiration from his experiences, which would later be incorporated into the lead characters of his films Minnale and Vaaranam Aayiram, who, like him, were students of mechanical engineering, a coincidence that would shape the narrative of his films.
Menon has often cited films such as Dead Poet's Society and Nayagan as influential in shaping his creative aspirations, and it is likely that these cinematic masterpieces played a significant role in shaping his desire to pursue a career in filmmaking. He shared his desire with his parents, who, encouraging his passion, urged him to write his first script while he was still in college, a bold move that would lay the foundation for his future success.
In his hostel, Menon penned the story, pouring his heart and soul into the script, laying the groundwork for his future projects, including Minnale and Vaaranam Aayiram, which would go on to become critically acclaimed films.
