Fahadh Faasil Joins Forces with Drishyam’s Jeethu Joseph for New Malayalam Film

Jul, 22 2025

Fahadh Faasil and Jeethu Joseph: A Collaboration Malayalam Fans Didn’t See Coming

In a move that has fans buzzing, Fahadh Faasil is teaming up for the very first time with Jeethu Joseph, the director behind the legendary Drishyam series. This untitled project, bankrolled by E4 Entertainment, is stacking up high expectations, not just because of the star power but because it signals a fresh phase for both talents involved. The icing on this massive collaboration? The script is penned by Santhi Mayadevi, whose courtroom drama chops were on full display in the Mohanlal-starrer 'Neru' and the film 'Leo'.

Santhi isn’t just a writer; she’s lived these stories, having also appeared as a lawyer opposite Mohanlal in 'Drishyam 2'. This combination of real-life and reel-life legal smarts could mean the new film will offer something different from Jeethu Joseph’s usual high-stakes thriller world, where tight plotting and heavy suspense rule. E4 Entertainment didn’t hold back on social media either, calling this project a “huge” step for Malayalam cinema, hinting at ambitions beyond the typical regional fare.

What’s Next for the Power Trio?

The genre of the upcoming film is still a mystery, fueling plenty of online speculation. Jeethu Joseph built his legacy on suspense films that keep viewers guessing, so a departure from this into something new may surprise his fans. Will he take on pure drama, dip into comedy, or tackle an entirely fresh genre? Until the studio or the team spills more, all guesses are on the table. Casting beyond Fahadh is also under wraps, adding to the suspense for anyone watching the industry’s every move.

Meanwhile, Fahadh isn’t slowing down. He’s juggling a packed slate: right now, he’s filming ‘Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira’, a romantic comedy alongside Althaf Salim. That's not all—he’s got big projects crossing language barriers, including a key role in the Telugu sequel ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, Rajinikanth’s Tamil venture ‘Vettaiyan’, and a gangster comedy with SJ Suryah back in Malayalam. As if that isn’t enough, Fahadh’s latest Malayalam film ‘Aavesham’ is still enjoying a box office run, keeping his name hot on the entertainment circuit.

Jeethu Joseph, too, is balancing multiple films at different stages. He’s directing ‘Nunakuzhi’ with Basil Joseph (not to be confused with the director's family), and fans are still waiting on ‘Ram’, the Mohanlal action thriller that’s been stuck in production limbo for ages.

So what does this mean for Malayalam cinema? When one of its most versatile actors shakes hands with a maestro of suspense storytelling, both with a new writer on board, eyes across India—and even overseas—are glued to how this project will shape up. There’s every chance it could be a game changer, not just for the trio involved but for the way Malayalam films are pitched and perceived on the national stage. More details are expected soon, and with so much firepower on and off screen, the anticipation is real.