Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil spotted using Rs 10 lakh phone of the company founded by Nokia
Fahadh Faasil
is making headlines, this time not for a movie but for his choice of mobile phone. A video showing the Pushpa actor attending the puja ceremony of the upcoming film Mollywood Times, directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak and starring Naslen, has gone viral on the internet. The clip, in which Fahadh is seen taking a call, shows him using a keypad phone. While fans initially thought it was a basic device, closer inspection revealed that it was a high-end phone from the luxury brand Vertu, started by
Nokia
in 1998. Notably, the company closed its UK manufacturing operations in 2017.
Vertu Ascent Retro Classic keypad phone
In the video, Fahadh is seen walking out of the venue while on a call. The device in question appears to be the Vertu
Ascent Retro Classic
Keypad Phone. According to Vertu's official website, this model costs $11,920 (approximately Rs 10.2 lakh).
Built by the UK-based company Vertu, the phone boasts of a titanium casing, sapphire crystal components, and hand-stitched leather. It weighs 173 grams and is about 22 mm thick. Though it looks basic, the device supports Bluetooth, GPRS, SMS, and MMS. It also comes with a patented stainless-steel keypad and a 24/7 concierge service accessible through a dedicated button, available in over 170 countries.
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The phone is currently listed as out of stock.
When Fahadh Faasil said he does not have a social media account
In a 2023 interview with Pinkvilla, the Joji actor said, 'I never had a social media account. I was on Facebook in my college days and that's all. I prefer to connect with people on a personal basis rather than on social media. I have always been like this, and I don't want to change.'
In June 2025, actor Vinay Forrt also spoke about Fahadh's digital habits during an interview with Club FM. He said, 'Fahadh avoids smartphones and social media entirely, and prefers using a basic keypad phone.' Although Forrt did not name the brand, the viral video has led many to believe that the Vertu is his regular phone.
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