Fahadh Faasil Turns 42: Top 5 Movies and Upcoming Projects of the Malayalam Actor

Fahadh Faasil needs no introduction. He is a prominent actor in the Malayalam and Tamil cinema industry. The actor’s career began in 2002 with the film Kaiyethum Doorath but his rise to stardom came with films like Pushpa: The Rise and Kamal Hassan starrer Vikram. Fahadh is currently regarded as one of the brightest talents of his generation, who has given the Malayalam film industry several outstanding performances and still has a lot more in store. On the momentous occasion of his 42nd birthday, let us take a look at five of his much-awaited upcoming films.

Pushpa 2 To Oxygen, Fahadh Faasil’s Films To Look Forward To

Pushpa 2: The Rule

When talking about Fahadh Faasil’s next films, how can we overlook the most anticipated film of the year? Pushpa 2: The Rule. Remember the ruthless villain Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat in Pusha: The Rise? The actor will be reprising his role in the sequel of the movie. Starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Prakash Raj, Jagapathi Babu, Jagadish Prathap, and many others in key roles, the film will release on August 15 in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Vettaiyan

Fahadh Faasil will also make an appearance alongside the Rajinikanth in Vettaiyan. Unlike his previous roles as antagonists, the Aavesham actor will play a comic part in Vettaiyan. Apart from Rajinikanth and Fahadh Faasil, Amitabh Bachchan, Ritika Singh, Rana Daggubati, Ritika Singh, Manju Warrier, and Sharwanand are also part of the film. Directed by T.J. Gnanavel, Vettaiyan is slated to release on October 10.

Maareesan

The next film on the list is Maareesan, which stars Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil in leading roles. The duo previously wowed the audience with their flawless acting abilities in Maamannan. The duo will now appear together for the second time in this comedy film. While the movie will be directed by Sudheesh Shankar, the majority of project details have been kept under wraps.

Don’t Trouble The Trouble

In an amazing turn of events, SS Karthikeya announced his debut production projects in May earlier this year, both of which star Fahadh Faasil. The two films are titled Don’t Trouble The Trouble and Oxygen and presented by SS Rajamouli and his son, SS Karthikeya.

Oxygen

Oxygen, inspired by true stories, will be about friendship and transformation. The film will be directed by Siddhartha Nadella. As mentioned in the film’s first poster, Oxygen will be released later this year.

Fahadh Faasil’s Best Performances

1. North 24 KaathamFahadh Faasil plays the sensitive and nuanced role of Hari in Anil Radhakrishnan Menon’s North 24 Kaatham. His character suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in the movie. The actor received praise for his flawless portrayal of the character’s transformation from extreme anxiety to finding comfort and serenity. The film debuted in theatres on September 15, 2013.
2. Maheshinte PrathikaaramFahadh Faasil once again demonstrated his acting prowess in Maheshinte Prathikaaram. The film is about an average man, who is tested beyond belief without reason. Maheshinte Prathikaaram is directed by Dileesh Pothan. It released on February 5, 2016.
3. Njan PrakashanThe Malayalam film industry has gained recognition over time for its dramedies. Fahadh Faasil has also been part of this genre of movies, one of them being Njan Prakashan. He portrayed the role of a regular middle-class man who wants to succeed in life. Directed by Sathyan Anthikad, the film was released on December 21, 2018.
4. Kumbalangi NightsEven though his role as Shammi in Kumbalangi Nights was brief, it left a huge impact on the audience. In one of his best roles to date, Fahadh Faasil portrayed a man who is desperate for power and control and eventually displays his violent side. The film is directed by Madhu C. Narayanan and was released on February 7, 2019.
5. JojiIn this entertaining film, Fahadh Faasil plays the title character Joji, an engineering dropout who is driven by the desire to become rich. Adapted from William Shakespeare’s classic play Macbeth, the film is directed by Vincent Vadakkan. Joji made its theatrical debut on April 7, 2021.

Fahadh Faasil has a lot of great films coming up for all of us. We are looking forward to his great performances in these movies.