Eight years of hibernation after making a disastrous debut is enough for an actor to be written off. Not Fahadh Faasil. But he bounced back with Chappa Kurishu, and how!
A loving companion, a brutal villain, a repentant yet vindictive victim. Fahadh's Cyril C Mathew is still one of the most chilling antagonists in Malayalam cinema.Playing a character conflicted between ambition and morality, Fahadh's role in Diamond Necklace is beautifully constructed. Do we feel sorry for him? Do we root for him? But he sells Dr AK effectivelyAs Rasool, Fahadh is pitch perfect as the pining lover who undergoes a roller-coaster of emotions before finally reaching a heart-wrenching crescendo. One of his finest performances yetAmen was a very... well... interesting film. Fahadh nails the awkward but loveable role of Solomon. From wide-eyed disbelief to steely glances, Fahadh adds a lot of magic to this magical realism filmAs Michel Angelo in Artist(they are not being subtle at all), Fahadh delivers a nuanced performance as a self-centred eccentric genius, who loses it all to understand the worth of everythingFahadh's knack of picking diverse roles is something that has kept him in good stead till now. Playing Harikrishnan, a geek with OCD, he carefully treads the line between underplay and caricatureAfter a series of intense roles, Fahadh let himself go loose as Aymanam Siddharthan in Oru Indian Pranayakadha. He seamlessly entered the world of Sathyan Anthikkad, and delivered big.Being in a multi-starrer, it is important to stand out, but not overshadow. In Bangalore Days, Fahadh as Shivadas does just that as he effectively portrays both shades of his characterIn this period tale of brotherhood and betrayal, Fahadh shines as Aloshy. Standing up for what's right in Iyobinte Pusthakam, Fahadh shines as the bonafide good guy in a sea of treacherous people.As an aspiring director, Fahadh as David Pallickal, reminds us of the power of cinema, the strength of the medium, and more.Naming the film as Maheshinte Prathikaram would have made people believe it was a revenge drama. Who'd have expected it to be a romantic dramedy? This film took his fame across state bordersThe Nation took notice of this man of many faces with an encore performance in Thondimuthalum Drikshakshiyum. What a film! What a role!Who is the perfect man? Isn't it someone who takes care of his family against all odds? The third act of Varathan sees a docile Fahadh transform into an action star... a hero... A PERFECT MANWho is the perfect man? Shammi is. Who takes care of his family against all odds? Shammi does. But, who is the hero? Shammi isn't. Fahadh delivers a masterclass in Kumbalangi Nights. Enough said!