- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:30 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Malayalam actor Nazriya Nazim has unexpectedly found herself at the centre of an intense online discussion due to her social media activity. The actress recently shared a cryptic update on her Instagram Story, which immediately caught the attention of fans and internet users. The Malayalam actress is married to popular South Indian actor Fahadh Faasil.
Who Is Nazriya Nazim?
Born on December 20, 1994 in Al Ain, UAE, Nazriya Nazim grew up in a Malayali family before moving back to Kerala, India. Long before becoming a movie star, she was a familiar face on television, working as a host on popular Malayalam shows. Malayalam actress Nazriya Nazim made her official acting debut as a child artiste in the 2006 Malayalam movie Palunku, starring megastar Mammootty. However, her true breakthrough came years later with the Tamil-Malayalam bilingual film Neram (2013).
Nazriya Nazim ‘Red Flags’ Instagram story
Nazriya Nazim's viral Instagram post, read, “I used to think bulls were crazy for chasing red flags but here I am.” Because te Malayalam actress did not provide any caption or context, the message sparked widespread speculation.
Some fans worried it hinted at personal relationship troubles, while a section of fans proposed it could be a clever promotional strategy linked to her upcoming film, Gracias El Clásico, pointing out that the phrase fits the movie's thematic imagery.
Nazriya Nazim-Fahadh Faasil Love Story
Despite being two of the most closely followed celebrities in South Indian cinema, Nazriya Nazim and her husband, Fahadh Faasil, have always maintained a very private personal life. The couple initially met on the sets of the critically acclaimed 2014 film Bangalore Days, where they happened to play a young married couple on screen. Their romantic chemistry soon blossomed leading to a formal engagement in January 2014, followed by elegant wedding later that August.
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Nazriya Nazim Career And Projects
After taking a brief break from the entertainment industry following her marriage, Nazriya Nazim made a highly successful comeback with the movie Koode in 2018. She later expanded her career into Telugu cinema with Ante Sundaraniki and scored another major box office success with Sookshmadarshini in 2024.
Nazriya Nazim is currently gearing up for multiple highly anticipated projects, including Gracias El Clásico, directed by Muhsin Parari and co-starring Tovino Thomas, as well as an untitled new film starring Suriya, directed by Jithu Madhavan's wife.