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Why Producers Are Rethinking Fahadh Faasil for Big Projects

Fahadh Faasil became widely popular in Telugu states after his role in the film Pushpa: The Rise.

By:  Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti   |   27 March 2026 10:51 AM IST
Why Producers Are Rethinking Fahadh Faasil for Big Projects
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Malayalam actors are slowly becoming an important part of Telugu cinema. Two popular stars, Fahadh Faasil and Dulquer Salmaan, are now getting strong recognition in Tollywood, just like Telugu heroes. Their talent and unique acting styles are helping them build a solid fan base among Telugu audiences.

Fahadh Faasil became widely popular in Telugu states after his role in the film Pushpa: The Rise. His performance as Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat in Pushpa, alongside Allu Arjun, made him popular across India and introduced him to a wider Telugu audience.

After the success of Pushpa, many people expected Fahadh to become very busy in Tollywood. Producers were interested in casting him because his presence brings strong value to any film. However, things are not going as smoothly as expected. One of the main reasons is said to be his high remuneration.

There is also a lot of discussion about his remuneration. It is said that Fahadh is asking for a very high payment, even for medium-budget films. Because of this, some producers are thinking twice before signing him. A few reports also suggested that he missed certain Telugu projects due to budget issues. Even though filmmakers like his acting, the high cost is becoming a challenge.

Recently, there was strong buzz that Fahadh would play an important role in a film directed by Anil Ravipudi, starring Venkatesh Daggubati. This news created a lot of excitement among fans. But later, it was reported that he was replaced due to remuneration issues. Actor Nandamuri Kalyan Ram was brought in instead, which surprised many in the industry.

There are also rumors that Fahadh might be considered for a role in a new film of Ram Pothineni. However, there is no official confirmation yet, and some sources say that discussions are still not finalized.