A recent video of actor Fahadh Faasil attending the pooja ceremony of the upcoming film Mollywood Times, starring Naslen, has gone viral — not for the film, but for Fahadh’s mobile phone. The actor was seen using what appeared to be a simple keypad phone, sparking admiration online. Many shared the clip with captions like, “Despite being a big star, he lives so simply.”

Adding to the intrigue, actor Vinay Forrt recently mentioned in an interview that Fahadh doesn’t use a smartphone and is not active on Instagram. According to him, the acclaimed actor prefers a basic feature phone and lives a relatively offline life.

Fahadh’s phone- Vertu

According to reports, Fahadh is using a device from the Vertu Ascent series, a line of ultra-luxury phones originally produced by Nokia. Specifically, he is believed to be using the Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Nero Limited Edition — a premium model priced at over ₹4 lakh at the time of its launch, according to a Firstpost report.

Though this model is no longer in regular production, it can still be found on luxury resale platforms like eBay, where it is currently listed for just under ₹2 lakh, depending on condition and availability.

About Vertu

Vertu was founded by Nokia in 1998 as a luxury phone brand targeting high-net-worth individuals. Known for its handmade construction, Vertu phones often feature materials such as gold, titanium, sapphire crystal glass, and fine leather. Although originally based in the UK, the brand is now jointly owned by companies based in Hong Kong and France.

Vertu phones come in both classic keypad and modern foldable touchscreen variants, with the latest models featuring premium specifications such as Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen-series chips.

The Ascent Ti Ferrari Nero: Specs and design

The Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Nero Limited Edition was launched in 2008 and boasts a titanium body, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal display, and a Ferrari-inspired leather back panel. It runs on a custom Vertu interface based on Symbian OS, which was commonly used in Nokia’s feature phones.

Key specifications include:

4GB internal memory (no microSD support)

3MP autofocus camera with LED flash

Support for MP3, MP4, 3GP, and polyphonic ringtones

GSM SIM card compatibility

1050 mAh lithium-ion battery