Fahadh Faasil to Star in Two Malayalam Films for India’s Panorama Studios and Producer Jacob Babu (EXCLUSIVE)

Jun 16, 2026 11:00pm PT Fahadh Faasil to Star in Two Malayalam Films for India’s Panorama Studios and Producer Jacob Babu (EXCLUSIVE) Naman Ramachandran Latest Fahadh Faasil to Star in Two Malayalam Films for India’s Panorama Studios and Producer Jacob Babu (EXCLUSIVE) 6 minutes ago Asia-Pacific Screen Economy Races Toward $200 Billion as Monetization Gap Defines the Decade 5 hours ago BytePlus Hosts Closed-Door AI Roundtable to Open APOS 2026 14 hours ago See All Actor Fahadh Faasil is attached to lead two Malayalam-language feature films being produced K. Babu of Maxlab Cinemas & Entertainments. Both projects are in development and are targeting a theatrical run in 2027, with directors and the broader creative team still to be revealed. Titles and plot details are under wraps at the moment. Russell Crowe Recalls ‘Sticking to His Guns’ About No Sex Scenes in ‘Gladiator,’ 'Failed' Sequel, ‘Fantastic’ ‘Highlander’ Reboot Fernanda Torres on Jennifer Lopez's ‘Moving’ Testimony About Watching ‘I’m Still Here’ Amid Ben Affleck Divorce and Returning to Her Italian Roots at Taormina Jacob Babu, who operates across production, distribution and exhibition in the Malayalam film industry, is co-producing the films alongside Panorama’s Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak. No titles, storylines or budgets were disclosed in the announcement. “What attracted me to these films was the strength of the stories and the vision behind them. I have always enjoyed being part of projects that challenge me as an actor and offer something fresh to audiences. My conversations with Jacob and the team at Panorama Studios have been incredibly inspiring, and I am excited about the journey ahead. While it is still early days, I can confidently say that both films have immense potential, and I look forward to bringing these stories to life and sharing them with audiences next year,” Faasil said. Popular on Variety Panorama Studios has been active in the Malayalam market with projects including “Anomie,” “Tikitaka” and “Unmadham,” as well as a collaboration with actor-producer Nivin Pauly. The Mumbai-based studio’s wider slate includes the “Drishyam” and “Raid” franchises, “Pyaar Ka Punchnama” and “Shaitaan.” “The success of our Malayalam ventures has reinforced our belief in the extraordinary storytelling talent that exists within the industry. We are delighted to collaborate with Jacob Babu, whose passion for cinema and deep understanding of the Malayalam market make him an ideal partner for these projects. Having Fahadh Faasil headline both films is especially exciting. He is an exceptional actor with a rare ability to connect with audiences across languages and cultures, and we are confident that these films will offer something truly special,” Kumar Mangat Pathak said.