శంషాబాద్ ఎయిర్ పోర్టుకు భారీగా చేరుకున్న బీజేపీ శ్రేణులు

Fahadh Faasil has emerged as one of the most prominent stars in South Indian cinema, admired for his versatility and widespread appeal. Yet, his path to stardom was far from easy. He made his acting debut in Kaiyethum Doorath (2002), directed by his father Fazil, but the film failed to make a mark. His next appearance in Kerala Cafe (2009) also fell short of success, leaving Fahadh to question whether acting was truly his calling.

A significant turning point came in 2011 with Chaappa Kurishu, directed by Sameer Thahir and produced by Listin Stephen. The thriller gave Fahadh a wider audience and began to establish his reputation in Malayalam cinema. Recently, during the South Indian Film Academy (SIFA) convocation in Kochi, Fahadh and producer Listin Stephen reminisced about the early days of the film.

Listin Stephen recalled the challenges of casting Fahadh, as many advised against it. “Everyone told me not to cast him. I went ahead anyway,” he said. He also shared details about Fahadh’s remuneration: “Fahadh said, ‘Pay me whatever you want. Until now, I was getting ₹65,000.’ I decided to pay him ₹1 lakh for Chaappa Kurishu.”

Reflecting on Fahadh’s journey, Listin noted that he never imagined the actor would become so highly sought-after. “Today, even if someone offers ₹5 crore or ₹10 crore, getting his dates is incredibly difficult,” he said. Fahadh acknowledged the support, calling Listin “sincere” and expressing his gratitude.

Fahadh made his Telugu debut with the Pushpa franchise, and his upcoming Telugu films include Don’t Trouble the Trouble and Oxygen, both produced by Shobu Yarlagadda, further expanding his footprint across South Indian cinema.