For Malayali men, a moustache is a sign of their masculinity or a symbol of manhood. Not anymore. Call it the western influence; today, some of the hottest dudes prefer to show off their six-packs and not moustaches. Instead of the typical thick, black moustache, new-generation hunks are sporting a stubble or a clean shaven look. And are their female fans complaining? Not a bit!
Some of the leading yesteryear actors in the Malayalam film industry such as Prem Nazir and Sathyan popularised pencil thin moustaches, which were a rage in their heyday. However, the pencil thin moustaches soon gave way to the now common full-grown, thick black moustaches — thanks to superstars such as Mohanlal, Mammootty, Jayaram, Dileep and Suresh Gopi for setting the trend.
However, some of the young and upcoming actors in M-Town — Dulquer Salmaan, Fahadh Faasil, Asif Ali and Nivin Pauly — have made the stubble look hot.
Though, they have no qualms in sporting a thick moustache or even a beard if the role demands. Fahadh Faasil sported a beard for Annayum Rasoolum and his upcoming flick, Amen, and Dulquer Salmaan carried the beard look with elan in Theevram.
There is another bunch of actors like Prithviraj and Narain, who made their entry into the industry with the 'Mallu' moustache and have ended up with the stubble or the clean shaven look.
"Malayalam film industry is producing a number of new-generation movies, and these young actors want to make themselves more appealing to the youth, who always look up to the West as their role model," says an industry insider.
Not just celebrities, but the new look has become a rage among youngsters in the state. And many believe that a stubble makes them look younger. "You look at least five years younger without the moustache," says Nithin, a media professional and adds that even women prefer the new look. Ram Varma, a software engineer, agrees. "I believe a stubble make men appear more stylish and handsome."
Some of the leading yesteryear actors in the Malayalam film industry such as Prem Nazir and Sathyan popularised pencil thin moustaches, which were a rage in their heyday. However, the pencil thin moustaches soon gave way to the now common full-grown, thick black moustaches — thanks to superstars such as Mohanlal, Mammootty, Jayaram, Dileep and Suresh Gopi for setting the trend.
However, some of the young and upcoming actors in M-Town — Dulquer Salmaan, Fahadh Faasil, Asif Ali and Nivin Pauly — have made the stubble look hot.
Though, they have no qualms in sporting a thick moustache or even a beard if the role demands. Fahadh Faasil sported a beard for Annayum Rasoolum and his upcoming flick, Amen, and Dulquer Salmaan carried the beard look with elan in Theevram.
There is another bunch of actors like Prithviraj and Narain, who made their entry into the industry with the 'Mallu' moustache and have ended up with the stubble or the clean shaven look.
"Malayalam film industry is producing a number of new-generation movies, and these young actors want to make themselves more appealing to the youth, who always look up to the West as their role model," says an industry insider.
Not just celebrities, but the new look has become a rage among youngsters in the state. And many believe that a stubble makes them look younger. "You look at least five years younger without the moustache," says Nithin, a media professional and adds that even women prefer the new look. Ram Varma, a software engineer, agrees. "I believe a stubble make men appear more stylish and handsome."
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