Fazil

Fazil, honestly, is one of those names you hear all the time if you grew up anywhere near Kerala and had even a passing interest in movies. Dude was born back in 1953, down in Alleppey—a place that’s basically a postcard with all those backwaters and coconut trees. Anyway, Fazil isn’t just some random guy who decided to dabble in films; he’s the brains behind some of the most iconic stuff to ever come out of Malayalam cinema. You ever heard of Manichitrathazhu? Of course you have. That movie’s like, legendary. People still talk about it decades later, and it’s spawned more remakes and memes than most directors could ever dream of. But Fazil wasn’t a one-hit wonder. Way before Manichitrathazhu blew everyone’s minds in 1993, he was already making waves. Go back to 1985, and he’s got Poove Poochudava—a film that still gets people misty-eyed. And he didn’t just stick to Malayalam, either. Killer, in 1992, shows he was just as comfortable working in other languages, crossing over without missing a beat. What really sets Fazil apart, though, is the way he blends suspense, emotion, and sometimes just plain weirdness. He’s got this knack for pulling together stories that feel both super local and somehow relatable no matter where you’re from. He’s not just about jump scares or melodrama—his stuff digs into family, culture, and all the messy, beautiful chaos of life. You can spot a Fazil film a mile away; the man’s got style, heart, and a serious legacy.