Over the last several decades, Malayalam cinema has seen countless gifted filmmakers who have shaped its identity and global reputation. Yet, one name continues to shine brighter than most, Fazil, the visionary storyteller often hailed as the greatest of all time in the industry.

Beyond delivering blockbuster hits, Fazil’s films transformed Malayalam cinema’s standing across India. His legacy, however, is not just about the movies he directed but also about two monumental contributions — one being a film that forever altered Indian cinematic storytelling and the other, an actor who grew to become one of the nation’s most revered talents.

Born in Alappuzha, Kerala, Fazil’s father had envisioned a medical career for his son. But destiny had other plans. As cited by The Indian Express, in a

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