He is best known for his work on the films Deepasthambham Mahascharyam, Nadan Pennum Natupramaniyum, Achaneyanenikkishtam and College Kumaran [citation needed].

After graduating from the University of Calicut, Poduval worked as an temporary announcer in the All India Radio[citation needed] He made his debut as a writer with Manthrikumaran, the 1998 film directed by Thulasidas, and starring Mukesh and Sangita in the lead roles.

His next film was Nadan Pennum Natupramaniyum (2000), directed by Rajasenan, and starring Jayaram and Samyuktha Varma in the titular roles.

[3] Later that year, he wrote the script for Suresh Krishnan's Achaneyanenikkishtam starring Kalabhavan Mani and Biju Menon.

He also wrote the script for the film, which stars Gokul Suresh, Prayaga Martin, and Anusree in the lead roles.