Naslen K Gafoor, at just 25, has made history in Malayalam cinema with Rs 136 crore for 'Premalu' and Rs 305 crore for 'Lokah', becoming South India's youngest box-office star.
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Naslen K Gafoor: Youngest South Indian Star Hits Rs 300 Crore Club at 25!

  • Naslen K Gafoor, a 25-year-old Malayalam actor, has achieved remarkable success, entering both the Rs 100 crore and Rs 300 crore clubs.
  • Starting as a junior artist in Mammootty’s Madhura Raja, Naslen rose through supporting roles to become a leading hero without a godfather.
  • His film Premalu (2024) collected Rs 136 crore, and Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra set a new record with Rs 305 crore, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film.
  • Naslen is expanding his career into the Tamil film industry with a key role in Suriya 47, directed by Jithu Madhavan and starring Suriya.
  • He is now recognized as South India’s youngest box-office king, demonstrating versatility beyond comedy with strong mass appeal.

Why It Matters: Naslen K Gafoor, at 25, has become South India's youngest box-office king with multiple blockbuster films.

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