Abdul Hameed Mohammed Fahad Fazil, professionally known as Fahadh Faasil or FaFa, is an Indian actor and producer who predominantly works in Malayalam films, in addition to a few Tamil and Telugu films. Fahadh is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, four Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South.
Fahadh began his film career at the age of 20 by starring in the leading role in his father Fazil's 2002 romantic film Kaiyethum Doorath, which was a critical and commercial failure. After a gap of 7 years, Fahadh made his comeback with the anthology film Kerala Cafe (2009), in the short film Mrityunjayam. He attained public attention for his role as Arjun in the thriller film Chaappa Kurishu (2011). Fahadh won his first Kerala State Film Award, the Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in Chaappa Kurishu along with his performance in Akam. He achieved critical acclaim and recognition for his roles as Cyril in 22 Female Kottayam (2012) and Dr. Arun Kumar in Diamond Necklace (2012). He won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor, for his role in 22 Female Kottayam.
Fahadh followed it up by starring as Shivadas in the coming-of-age drama film Bangalore Days (2014), which ranks among the highest-grossing Malayalam films. He produced and starred as Aloshy in the 2014 period film Iyobinte Pusthakam under his production company, Fahadh Faasil and Friends Pvt Ltd. Fahadh had roles as Mahesh Bhavana in Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), Indian diplomat Manoj Abraham in Take Off (2017), and Prasad in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017), with Maheshinte Prathikaaram and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum winning the Best Feature Film in Malayalam Award at the 64th and 65th National Film Awards. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017) and his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam. In 2018, he acted as Prakashan in the film Njan Prakashan which ranks among highest-grossing Malayalam films and as Aby in the film Varathan. In 2021, Fahadh portrayed the titular anti-hero in the Joji which received critical acclaim. Fahadh later starred in the Malik (2021), which earned him nationwide recognition. Following this, Fahadh gained further fame for his role as Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat in Pushpa: The Rise (2021), a major commercial success that grossed over ₹350 crore worldwide. He reprised his role in the sequel Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024), which grossed between ₹1,642 crore and ₹1,800 crore worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films. Fahadh also starred in the Vikram (2022) and the Aavesham (2024), further cementing his diverse career.
Films +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released Year Title Role(s) Language Notes 2002 Kaiyethum Doorath Sachin Madhavan Malayalam Credited as Shaanu 2009 Kerala Cafe The journalist / Spirit Segment: "Mrityunjayam""Second innings" . The Hindu (3 August 2011). Retrieved 13 June 2012.2010 Pramani Bobby Joseph Varghese Cocktail Naveen Krishnamoorthy Tournament Viswanathan Best of Luck Himself Cameo appearance2011 Chaappa Kurishu Arjun Samuel Won–Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting ActorKeerthy Ramachandran. Chappa Kurish was a turning point film in his career (18 July 2011). chalPp 'Risque'-taking Remya Nambeesan" . Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 19 July 2011. Indian Rupee Muneer Cameo appearance. The Times of India (24 April 2012). Retrieved 13 June 2012.2012 Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar Alex Samuel 22 Female Kottayam Cyril C. Mathew Diamond Necklace Dr. Arun Kumar Friday Balu "Friday: Another with multi-narrative aspect" . IBN Live. Retrieved 24 February 2015. 2013 Annayum Rasoolum Rasool "Annayum Rasoolum is the first Malayalam hit of the year" . IBN Live. 23 January 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2015. Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla Preman / Narendran Red Wine Sakhavu C.V. Anoop Deepa Gauri (26 December 2013). "The best of Malayalam cinema in 2013" Khaleej Times. Retrieved 24 February 2015. Amen Solomon Immanuel Jeevan Raj Akam Srini 5 Sundarikal Ajmal Segment: "Aami" Olipporu Ajayan Artist Michael Angelo Won–Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor North 24 Kaatham Harikrishnan D Company Dr. Sunil Mathew Segment: "Day of Judgement" Oru Indian Pranayakadha Aymanam Siddharthan 2014 1 by Two Yusuf Marikkar God's Own Country Manu Krishna Bangalore Days Shivadas "Das" Iyobinte Pusthakam Aloshy Gomber Money Ratnam Neil John Samuel 2015 Mariyam Mukku Felix Haram Balakrishnan "Balu" Ayal Njanalla Prakashan / Himself 2016 Monsoon Mangoes D. P. Pallikkal Maheshinte Prathikaaram Mahesh Bhavana 2017 Take Off Manoj Abraham IFS Role Models Gautham S. Menon Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum Prasad Won–National Film Award for Best Supporting ActorDeepak Joy, "'Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum', a film that redefines concept of right and wrong" The Week 14 April 2018 Velaikkaran Adhiban "Aadhi" Madhav Tamil 2018 Carbon Sibi Sebastian Malayalam Varathan Abin "Aby" Mathew Njan Prakashan Prakashan / P.R. Akash / Sylvester 2019 Kumbalangi Nights Shammi Sreenivasan Won–Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actor Athiran Vinayan / Dr. M. K. Nair Super Deluxe Mugil Tamil 2020 Trance Viju Prasad / Pastor Joshua Carlton Malayalam C U Soon Kevin Thomas 2021 Irul Unni Joji Joji Panachel Malik Ahammadali Sulaiman / Alikka Pushpa: The Rise SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS Telugu 2022 Vikram Agent Amar Tamil Malayankunju Anil Kumar / Anikuttan Malayalam 2023 Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum Prasanth "Pachu" Rajan Dhoomam Avinash "Avi" Maamannan Rathnavelu Tamil 2024 Aavesham Ranjith "Ranga" Gangadharan Malayalam Vettaiyan Cyber Patrick "Battery" Tamil Bougainvillea ACP David Koshy IPS Malayalam Pushpa 2: The Rule SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS Telugu 2025 Maareesan Dhayalan Tamil Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira Aby Mathew Malayalam 2026 Patriot Shakthi Sundaram Idhayam Murali Surya Tamil Special appearance Don't Trouble The Trouble Suri Telugu TBA Karate Chandran Malayalam Filming
Television Year Title Role(s) Language Notes 2024 Manorathangal Balu Malayalam Segment: "Sherlock"
Producer
Year Title Notes 2014 Iyobinte PusthakamCo-produced with Amal Neerad Productions2018 VarathanCo-produced with Amal Neerad Productions2019 Kumbalangi NightsCo-produced with Working Class Hero2020 C U Soon 2021 JojiProduced by Bhavana Studios in association with Fahadh Faasil and Friends and Working Class Hero 2022 MalayankunjuCo-produced with Fazil under Fahadh Faasil and Friends Palthu JanwarProduced by Bhavana Studios in association with Fahadh Faasil and Friends and Working Class Hero2023 ThankamProduced by Bhavana Studios in association with Fahadh Faasil and Friends and Working Class Hero2024 PremaluProduced by Bhavana Studios in association with Fahadh Faasil and Friends and Working Class Hero AaveshamProduced by Fahadh Faasil and Friends and Anwar Rasheed Entertainments 2025 Painkili Produced by Fahadh Faasil and Friends and Urban Animal2026 Bethlehem Kudumba UnitProduced by Fahadh Faasil and Friends and Bhavana Studios
Music videos Year Title 2017 Enthaavo 2018 Viswasam
Discography Year Song Film Composer 2016 "Anganeyaanu" Olipporu John P. Varkey
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