Fahadh Faasil uses a 17 year old non-smartphone that cost at least Rs 5 lakh when it was launched, no longer in production. Watch
While attending the puja ceremony of director Abhinav Sunder's Naslen-starrer Mollywood Times, Fahadh was spotted speaking on a phone — a rare sight that immediately drew the attention of media persons present. As the clip surfaced online, eagle-eyed and tech-savvy fans were stunned to see that Fahadh was using a keypad phone. And it wasn't just any ordinary feature phone. It was an ultra-luxury device that reportedly cost around Rs 5 lakh when it was first released nearly two decades ago.
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According to a clip posted on his Instagram handle by content creator Effin M, known for doing videos about the gadgets and apparel used by celebrities, the phone Fahadh uses is a Vertu Ascent Ti. First announced in 2007 and released in 2008, the model is no longer in production. One of its standout features is its premium construction. The phone is crafted using titanium, sapphire crystals and hand-stitched leather. At the time of its launch, it was priced at Rs 5.54 lakh. While it's since been discontinued, Effin said that the device may still be found on pre-owned websites for Rs 1–1.5 lakh.
Meanwhile, a report by Hindustan Times speculated that Fahadh may have been using the Vertu Ascent Retro Classic Keypad Phone, which costs $11,920 (around Rs 10.2 lakh). It is currently listed as out of stock on Vertu's official website.
Known for living off the radar, Fahadh Faasil is widely regarded as one of the finest actors in India today. Following a stellar 2024 during which he delivered notable movies like Aavesham, Vettaiyan, Bougainvillea and Pushpa 2: The Rule, Fahadh is now gearing up for his first release of 2025, Maareesan, in which he reunites with his Maamannan (2023) co-star Vadivelu. The movie is scheduled to hit screens on July 25.
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