Rajesh Khattar, voice behind Fahadh Faasil in Pushpa 2, on latter's Bollywood debut with Triptii Dimri in Imtiaz Ali's next: 'It is about time that he should have come into a Hindi film'

Imtiaz Ali's upcoming project Idiots of Istanbul marks the Bollywood debut of celebrated South Indian actor Fahadh Faasil, who stars alongside Triptii Dimri. The movie revolves around a journey to Istanbul, Turkey, which aligns perfectly with its intriguing title. Pre-production for the film is already underway, with shooting schedules planned across India and Europe over the next three months.

Veteran actor Rajesh Khattar, who has lent his voice for Fahadh Faasil’s character in the Hindi version of Pushpa: The Rule, shared his admiration for the actor during an interaction with Pinkvilla. Expressing his excitement about Fahadh’s Bollywood debut, Khattar remarked, "I think it is about time that he should have come into a Hindi film. I don't like the word Bollywood, but yeah, in a Hindi film. And it was about time that he should have come over and done a movie out here. And I'm so happy that he's doing it."

Praising Fahadh’s acting prowess, Khattar added, "I mean, what is there to say about Fahadh Faasil? Everybody knows that he's an excellent actor. He's a wonderful actor. I have seen his work. I've been an admirer of his work. Mujhe unka kaam acha lagta hai, ek actor hone ke naate, main khud actor hoon to main jo dekhta hoon unki craft mujhe zyada samjh mein aati hai (I like his work and as an actor, I understand his craft even better), and he's an extremely talented artist."




While Fahadh gears up for his Hindi film debut, his recent release Pushpa 2 continues to dominate the box office, amassing an impressive Rs 880 crore worldwide. Starring Telugu superstar Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, the film picks up from where its predecessor Pushpa: The Rise left off. The massive success of the Pushpa franchise has cemented its legacy in Indian cinema, making Fahadh’s transition to Bollywood all the more exciting for fans.



With Idiots of Istanbul shaping up to be a unique blend of storytelling and cultural exploration, audiences are eagerly anticipating this collaboration between Fahadh Faasil, Triptii Dimri, and Imtiaz Ali.