Fahadh Faasil Names Vijay CM as Acting Mentor Ahead of First Telugu Lead

When Fahadh Faasil opened up on Behindwoods TV, he didn’t just talk about his craft—he shared a tale that feels ripped from a political drama. At 12‑13, on the sets of his father Fazil’s Kadhalukku Mariyadhai, a lanky kid named Vijay—who would later carve a throne in Tamil Nadu—asked him, ‘Will you act?’ The question still echoes in his mind, a punch‑line that set a career in motion.

Vijay, then a rising star, never imagined the next chapter would be political. Fahadh laughs, admitting he’d never expected the ‘Kushi’ co‑director to trade scripts for a state cabinet. It’s a reminder that dreams can morph, but the spark—an unexpected nudge—remains.

The road wasn’t smooth. His debut, Kaiyethum Doorath, flopped, leading Fahadh to pack bags and head to the US, where he swapped acting for philosophy and a taste of foreign cinema. He says the failure was a hard lesson, but also a bridge that broadened his worldview.

Now, that bridge is widening again. ‘Don’t Trouble The Trouble’—his 66th film and first Telugu lead—has the legendary SS Rajamouli as presenter. The fantasy drama drops on October 2, and fans can expect a blend of Fahadh’s nuanced intensity with Rajamouli’s signature spectacle.

But the journey isn’t stopping there. He’s slated for the Vikram sequel and Aavesham, promising a roster that challenges genre boundaries. For a star who once stared at a future chief minister, it’s a reminder that the industry’s twists are as unpredictable as politics itself.