Filmmaker's Kochi Dream: From Odd Jobs to Award-Winning Debut

Eight years ago, Fasil Muhammed arrived in Kochi, then a burgeoning cinema hub, with aspirations of a career in filmmaking. He supported himself through various jobs while navigating the industry, but opportunities were scarce. This led him to return to his hometown to create his debut film, 'Feminichi Fathima', which was later brought back to Kochi for post-production.

The film's narrative was deeply influenced by the women in Muhammed's life, drawing from his observations of their emotions and daily conversations. He found that audiences, particularly women, connected with the film on a personal level, often defending it against online detractors and sharing their own similar experiences.

Despite critical acclaim and awards, securing a theatrical distributor proved challenging until Dulquer Salmaan's production company offered to release the film. Muhammed had initially approached Salmaan with a different story, but showcasing the trailer for 'Feminichi Fathima' led to the unexpected distribution deal, significantly increasing the film's reach.