In an industry where an actor's success is rooted in their ability to capture audience attention with frequent hits, Naslen K. Gafoor has emerged as one of the leading faces in the Malayalam film industry. The 25-year-old star has successfully transitioned from a leading supporting artist to an actor capable of playing lead roles. Born on June 11, 2000, Naslen soon became one of the favorite actors in the industry.
He first debuted on the big screen with the film 'Thanneer Mathan Dinangal', where he played the role of Melvin, a friend of Jaison. The film also featured Anashwara Rajan and was set in a high school. In 2021, he was once again praised for his serious role as a teenager named Rasool in the movie 'Kuruthi'. A year later, in 2022, he once again amazed audiences with his role as a young son and a YouTuber in the movie 'Home'. The character, aside from tickling audiences’ funny bones, provoked discussion about family emotions and modern life.
In 2024, he played the lead role in the film 'Premalu', one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. He played the role of Sachin, who was encountering his first love in Hyderabad. The film collected about 136 crores worldwide. He was credited for his performance in 'I Am Kathalan' and later in 'Alappuzha Gymkhana', where he transformed himself into the role of a boxer. The film received a positive response for its unique take on sports, and did well in theatres despite release clash with other huge blockbusters.
The film also became a source of inspiration for people to learn the sport of boxing. Recently, Naslen's most-awaited film 'Lokah Chapter One - Chandra' was released on August 28, 2025. In its first few days of release, it made waves in theatres in Kerala and South India. It has received positive feedback from the audience, with many praising Naslen for his role as Sunny, an unemployed youth and a friend of Kalyani Priyadarshan. The film also stood out with its stellar use of visual effects, rousing music, and a strong screenplay. His upcoming films include 'Mollywood Times', 'Torpedo', and 'Tiki Taka', which show that his journey is not over, but just beginning.