Naslen's bold new avatar sets social media abuzz, fuels speculation about his role in 'Mollywood Times'
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There is a lot of conjecture that this might be his appearance for the upcoming film "Mollywood Times."
'Mollywood Times': A Hate Letter to Cinema
Directed by Abhinav Sundar Nayak — of 'Mukundan Unni Associates' fame — the film comes with the intriguing tagline 'A Hate Letter to Cinema', promising a sharp, self-aware take on the film industry. Written by Ramu Sunil, with cinematography by Vishwajith and music by Jakes Bejoy, the project is already making waves for its bold concept and powerhouse crew.
A Busy Year Ahead
Beyond 'Mollywood Times', Naslen's calendar is packed. He shares screen space with Asif Ali in 'Tikitaka' and will also be seen in 'Lokah', a Dulquer Salmaan-produced sci-fi thriller directed by Arun Dominic. Slated for an Onam release, 'Lokah' is poised to bring a fresh edge to the Malayalam science-fiction genre.
Naslen's Rise in Malayalam Cinema
In 2019, Naslen made his acting debut in "Thanneer Mathan Dinangal," where he portrayed the witty and quick-witted character Melvin, who won over audiences right away.
He gained widespread recognition for his innate comic timing.
He took a more sinister turn in 2021 with "Kuruthi." On the same platform, he later played Charles Oliver Twist in the endearing family drama "Home." His ability to portray realistic, everyday characters was on full display in both roles. Later, he added his charm to the comedy "Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan." Even though he had little on-screen time, his presence had a good effect on both viewers and critics.
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Naslen made an appearance in the Malayalam sports drama "Alappuzha Gymkhana" after the success of "Premalu" and "I Am Kathalan." Directed by Khalid Rahman, the film boasts a talented ensemble cast including Ganapathi, Franco Francis, Anagha Ravi, Baby Jean, Nanda Nishanth, and Noila Francy. The screenplay was co-written by Khalid Rahman and Sreeni Saseendran, with dialogues by Ratheesh Ravi.
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