If you haven’t heard of Fahadh Faasil then this list is just the thing for you to catch up on one of the nation’s treasure. He is an award-winning Malayalam actor. His simplistic acting and immaculate character portrayal will leave you wanting for more. His choice of movies are so different and yet so relatable (in most cases). He has done so many good movies that it’s hard to fit all in one list. So what are you waiting for? Grab your bucket of pop-corn and start binging.
Enjoy the Best of Fahadh Faasil Movies!
Njan Prakashan
Comedy Drama – 2 Hr 11 min
Imdb – 7.6/10
It’s the story of Prakashan a.k.a P.R. Akash (changes name from his boring old fashioned one) who wants to lead a rich grand life without having to do any hard work. Although having a nursing degree, he refuses to pursue the profession. He tries short cut methods to reach his goal including agreeing to marry an ex-flame, just to go abroad. Witness the crazy and funny journey of Prakashan which takes him places not just literally but emotionally too.
Why to watch
- Fahadh’s impeccable acting skills
- An extremely well written and engaging story
- Funny
- Unexpected twists and turns sure to make you laugh and weep
Super Deluxe
Dark Comedy – 2 Hr 56 min
Imdb – 8.3/10
It tells us four different stories and how they all come together in the end. A married couple who try to hide a body, a transgender woman seeking acceptance of her family, a former porn star tries to save her son and another who is questioning his religious beliefs after surviving a tragedy.
Why to watch
Awesome cast with amazing performances
Special mention to Vijay Sethupathi playing a transgender woman
Unique and unexpected story that will keep you hooked
Trance
Action Drama – 2 Hr 50 min
Imdb – 7.3/10
Viju Prasad, a lesser known but enthusiastic motivational speaker, finds himself in the ‘city of dreams’, after a personal tragedy forces him to make a new start. What follows is nothing short of a roller coaster ride that shows Viju’s highs and lows.
Why to watch
- Fabulous Fahadh at it again
- Real life couple Fahadh and Nazriya on screen
- Mental health and depression
- Rags to riches
- Psychological drama
Kumbalangi Nights
Romantic Drama – 2 Hr 15 min
Imdb – 8.6/10
Four (step) brothers, who don’t always get along with each other, find themselves in a sticky situation. It could make or break the already thin relationship they share. Will love really conquer all, is to be seen in this humorous yet touching tale.
Why to watch
- Riveting plot supported by powerful characterizations
- Endearing tale of love and relationships
- Funny
C U Soon
Mystery Thriller – 1 Hr 38 min
Imdb – 7.8/10
Jimmy, a banker in UAE, falls in love with Anu, who he meets through a dating website. He decides to marry her and tells his mother about his plan. Jimmy’s mom, being a little practical and skeptical calls on Kevin (Jimmy’s cousin) to do a background check. Everything seems okay at the surface but soon after, Anu’s sudden and mysterious disappearance reveals some horrifying secrets.
Why to watch
- Entire movie is shot on a phone.
- Shots in the film are shown only through laptop screens, mobiles, CCTV footages and such
- It’s a technical masterpiece
- Fahadh Faasil as software engineer (hacker)
- Will keep you hooked to the last minute
Bangalore Days
Romantic Drama – 2 Hr 51 min
Imdb – 8.3/10
Divya, Krishnan and Arjun the three cousins, share a very close bond with each other since childhood. Even though they take different paths in life, they find themselves reunited in the city of Bangalore. Divya’s marital problems, Arjun’s love and career confusions, and Krishnan’s tangled love affair, make them grow up and mature as individuals. Their bond only gets stronger as they go through life together.
Why to watch
- Stellar star cast and skilled performances by all of them
- Funny and Emotional
- Feel Bangalore
- A lot of relatable scenes
Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
Thriller Drama – 2 Hr 15 min
Imdb – 8.2/10
The story, or rather there is no story but a series of events which keep you hooked to your seats, wanting to know what in the name of god is going to happen next. A newly married couple while traveling in the bus, notice that the wife’s gold chain has gone missing. She identifies the thief and takes him to the station. They soon realize he has swallowed the chain. It’s hilarious yet heartwarming at times. One of the best of Fahadh Faasil Movies.
Why to watch
Fahadh Faasil and Suraj Venjaramoodu steal the show
Great acting by the rest of the cast
Will make you think and laugh at the same time
A roller coaster ride of love, comedy, thriller, emotions
North 24 Katham
Drama – 2 hr 5 min
Imdb – 7.6/10
Harikirishnan is a techie, who works as a software engineer. He suffers from severe OCD and is disliked by most of his colleagues due to his odd behavior.
The company sends him to Trivandrum to present the software which he developed. This eventful train journey which ends up becoming a road trip with two people he meets on the train, changes his life. One of the best of Fahadh Faasil Movies.
Why to watch
- National award for best Malayalam movie
- Three strangers on a road trip
- Adventure, comedy and drama all wrapped into one
Annayum Rasoolum
Romantic Drama – 2 Hr 48 min
Imdb – 7.4/10
It’s a love story between Rasool, a Muslim taxi driver and Anna, a Christian sales girl. Inter caste marriages are never easy in India and this has the same consequence. Many obstacles like family and religion come in their way. Watch how they navigate through these troubled waters. One of the best of Fahadh Faasil Movies.
Why to watch
- A simple yet beautiful old school love story
- Realistic depiction of events
- Heartwarming
- Tragic Ending
Take off
Thriller Drama, 2 Hr 17 min
Imdb – 8.2/10
It is based on a true story that happened in 2014, when a group of Indian nurses find themselves as hostages in Iran, under ISIS. A rescue operation is then planned to save them.
Why to watch
- Award winning movie
- An ode to Indian spirit
- Survival saga well crafted
- Parvathy Thiruvothu as nurse
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