Madathil has worked with the several prominent directors of Malayalam film industry, including Sibi Malayil, A. K. Lohithadas, Jayaraj, Kamal, V. M. Vinu, and Rajasenan.

He has been involved with successful films such as Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum, Joker, Pallavur Devanarayanan, and Meghamalhar.

Although he pursued engineering studies,[2] his true interests lay in cinematography and the film industry.

His passion for photography flourished during his free time spent in his uncle's studio while pursuing his engineering degree.

[3] After Madathil finished his studies, his father's close friend M. T. Vasudevan Nair introduced him to Jayanan Vincent.