Kumbalangi Nights to Aavesham, 7 must watch films of Pushpa 2 actor Fahadh Faasil

Many non-Malayali moviegoers first encountered Fahadh in the hugely successful movie 'Bangalore Days.' Although Fahadh was not one of the film's main three actors (Nivin Pauly, Dulquer Salmaan, and Nazriya Nazim), he nonetheless won people over with a nuanced yet powerful performance. Fahadh was successful in making a name for himself as an actor that moviegoers of all languages should watch. An important factor in this was the emergence of OTT platforms. By providing access to Fahadh's previous works, it unlocked the Malayalam film industry's treasure trove and helped people realize what a genuine diamond he is. Here is a list of movies you should see if you haven't seen any of Fahadh's work yet to appreciate his subtle performance.

Aavesham tells the story of a group of college students whose lives are drastically altered when they meet a local gangster. The Malayalam movie, which was released on April 11th, 2024, features one of the greatest character graphs and brings out the best in Fahadh Faasil, who will now be seen in Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2.

Kumbalangi Nights: The complicated relationships between four brothers who share a love-hate connection and reside on the island of Kumbalangi are explored in this 2019 Malayalam drama. In the movie, Fahadh portrays Shammi as a possessive and domineering man who appears calm and responsible on the outside. This is one of Fahadh's best performances; he portrays a man who is violently inclined and desperate for power and control. The spectator senses the undercurrent from Fahadh's casual glance or even his silence.

Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum: Fahadh won the Best Supporting Actor National Award for the movie in which he plays a small-time thief. The narrative of Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum centers on a recently married couple whose gold chain is taken during a bus ride. The thief, Prasad (Fahadh Faasil), is brought to the police station for the theft. What transpires thereafter demonstrates morality, class conflict, and the intricacies of interpersonal relationships. Despite not being a classic villain in the movie, Fahadh is an expert manipulator. Fahadh portrays Prasad with ease thanks to his body language, expressive eyes, and comedic timing.

The plot of North 24 Kaatham centers on Harikrishnan, an OCD-afflicted IT worker who is socially awkward, and his trip to Trivandrum, where he meets Gopalan (Nedumudi Venu), a free-spirited retired schoolteacher, and Narayani (Swathi Reddy), a kind social worker. Harikrishnan lets his guard down when he meets them. The character's early unease and resistance, as well as the final transformation brought about by human connection, are both expertly portrayed by Fahadh. Faasil masterfully captures Harikrishnan's emotional journey with his expressive eyes and nuanced gestures.

Joji: The movie tells the tale of Joji (Fahadh Faasil), the youngest son of a wealthy plantation owner in rural Kerala, who plots to seize control of the family fortune because he craves authority. Fahadh accurately captures Joji's bitterness, passion, and jealousy. Through subtle body language and facial expressions, he masterfully portrays Joji's evil intentions and terrible thoughts. The dark side of human nature is examined in the movie.

Malik tells the tale of Sulaiman Malik's (Fahadh Faasil) transformation from a young, impoverished man to a significant figure with a contentious past. He makes his way through the shadowy world of Ramadappally, a seaside community rife with corruption and poverty. Others see him as a criminal mastermind who accumulated fortune through illicit methods, while others see him as a Robin Hood figure who fought for the oppressed and built infrastructure in the town. The decades-long tale demonstrates Fahad's acting prowess as he matures from a youthful, impetuous man to an experienced, calculating, and influential man.

Trance: Viju, a part-time motivational speaker who is dealing with personal and professional issues, gets a job as a preacher for a corporate organization. After a televised appearance, Viju changes and takes on the identity of Pastor Joshua Carlton, only to have his integrity and the services he provides called into question. After that, the distinction between illusion and reality becomes hazy. Fahadh has gone all out in this neo-noir psychological thriller, and he did a fantastic job of capturing Viju's mental state following his TV performance as well as his vulnerability to his newfound charisma and confidence as Pastor Joshua.