Actor Fasil Muhammed and Thamar has received Best Malayalam Film Honour for the film 'Feminichi Fathima'

Actor Fasil Muhammed and Thamar has received Best Malayalam Film Honour for the film ‘Feminichi Fathima’ The movie follows the  journey of Fathima, a woman who eventually embraces feminism after reaching her breaking point.

The director Fasil said that he  wanted to highlight the struggles of many homemakers who often fail to realise their own identity and place within their homes.

According to Fasil, Feminichi Fathima is not just a film about women’s strength but also an attempt to speak against social evils. Although the story is set in Ponnani, the director said, adding that the message of the film is relevant across the world. The film received appreciation at several film festivals before it was released in theatres through Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films.

Fasil had started his journey in the film industry as a spot editor before making several short films. The director had initially approached many people to make Feminichi Fathima, but when things did not work out, he decided to make the film on his own.