Naslen Wiki, Age, Height, Net Worth 2026

Naslen K. Gafoor, known mononymously as Naslen, is a 26-year-old Malayalam actor who rose from small supporting roles to leading-man status in a few years, and now debuts in Tamil cinema as the antagonist opposite Suriya in Scene, releasing in theatres on 6 November 2026. Best known as Sachin in the romantic comedy Premalu (2024), Naslen has become one of Malayalam cinema’s most recognisable young faces — a rise echoed by breakout stars such as Aneet Padda in Hindi cinema — and his turn as the serial killer Eswaran in Scene is his sharpest departure yet from the boy-next-door roles that made him famous. Like his Scene co-star Nazriya Nazim, returning to Tamil cinema after 12 years, Naslen crosses to Kollywood with his Malayalam career at its peak.

Early Life

Naslen was born on 11 June 2000 in Kodungallur, a town in the Thrissur district of Kerala, which made him 26 years old in November 2026. He studied at St. Joseph’s School in Mathilakam, then enrolled in a B.Tech. course that he left after two years to pursue acting, as reported on his Wikipedia profile.

Naslen keeps his family life out of the spotlight, and the names and details of his parents and siblings have not been publicly reported. He grew up in Kodungallur and entered films as a teenager, landing his first screen role before he turned twenty, and has rarely spoken about his upbringing in interviews.

Career

Naslen made his acting debut in 2019 with Girish A.D.’s coming-of-age film Thanneer Mathan Dinangal, playing the schoolboy Melvin in a youth ensemble that became a sleeper hit. Smaller roles followed in Varane Avashyamundhu (2020), Kuruthi (2021), Home (2021), Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan (2021), Super Sharanya (2022), Jo and Jo (2022) and Neymar (2023), building a reputation for naturalistic comic timing and a relatable, boy-next-door screen presence.

His breakthrough came with Premalu in 2024, in which he played Sachin Santhosh, a directionless graduate who moves to Hyderabad for GATE coaching and falls for an IT employee played by Mamitha Baiju. Directed by Girish A.D., the romantic comedy became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time and turned Naslen into a bankable leading man. In 2025 he followed it with Alappuzha Gymkhana, playing Jojo Johnson, a 12th-grade passout who takes up boxing, in a film that became the eighth highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year, and with a leading role in the superhero project Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. In six years he has appeared in more than 18 films, as reported by NDTV.

His next step is his Tamil debut in Scene, directed by Jithu Madhavan, the filmmaker behind Romancham (2023) and Aavesham (2024), who is himself making his Tamil directorial debut. Naslen plays Eswaran, a serial killer whom Suriya’s character, DSP Inbaraj, describes as a “faceless, emotionless, inhuman predator” who uses social media to display his crimes to the world, as reported by Filmfare. The film, which also stars Nazriya Nazim as the female lead, was produced by Suriya and Jyothika, with music by Sushin Shyam, and was shot between December 2025 and July 2026. Advance booking crossed ₹20 crore before its Diwali-weekend release on 6 November 2026, as reported by The Indian Express.

Director Jithu Madhavan told NDTV he had long wanted to work with Naslen and deliberately chose not to present him the way Malayalam audiences had seen him before. “I had always wanted to work with Naslen. I had watched his films and I didn’t want to present him in the same way audiences had seen him before,” he said, adding that the story demanded a young antagonist opposite a big star. Naslen himself has taken a modest line, asking audiences to judge his performance honestly and say whether he should continue in Tamil cinema or stick to Malayalam films, as reported by Mathrubhumi. Beyond Scene, he is confirmed to play a lead role in Bachelor Party Deux, directed by Amal Neerad.

Personal Life

Naslen is unmarried and has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationship, keeping his personal life private. Fans have often linked him with his Premalu co-star Mamitha Baiju, but both actors have consistently maintained that they are friends and co-stars, and no verified information supports the dating rumours.

Outside films, Naslen keeps a low-key public profile. He is active on social media, where his following grew after Premalu, but seldom shares details of his family or private life. As of November 2026, he has no wife or confirmed girlfriend, and has said nothing to suggest marriage plans.

Naslen Net Worth 2026

Naslen net worth in 2026 is estimated at around ₹3–5 crore, according to several online biography sites. No official figure has ever been published, and estimates vary widely, from about ₹2 crore to as high as ₹8–10 crore, so the true figure is best described as an estimate rather than a confirmed total.

His earnings come mainly from acting fees, which have risen sharply since Premalu, along with OTT and satellite rights for his films, brand collaborations and public appearances. With a Tamil debut opposite Suriya and a lead role in Amal Neerad’s Bachelor Party Deux on the way, his market value is expected to keep climbing, but until he or a credible trade source confirms a figure, the ₹3–5 crore range remains an unverified estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Naslen?

Naslen was born on 11 June 2000 in Kodungallur, Kerala, which made him 26 years old in November 2026. He debuted at 19 in Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019) and broke through at 23 with Premalu (2024).

What is Naslen height?

Naslen height is most widely reported as 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) by several biography sites. Some profiles list different figures, up to 5 ft 8 in (173 cm), so 5 ft 6 in is the most commonly cited measurement, not an officially confirmed one.

Is Naslen married?

No, Naslen is not married. As of November 2026 he is unmarried, has no wife, and has not publicly confirmed any relationship.

What is Naslen’s Tamil debut film?

Naslen’s Tamil debut film is Scene, releasing on 6 November 2026, in which he plays the antagonist Eswaran, a serial killer, opposite Suriya as DSP Inbaraj. It is directed by Jithu Madhavan and also stars Nazriya Nazim.

What are Naslen’s best movies?

Naslen’s best-known movies are Premalu (2024), his breakout hit as Sachin; Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019), his debut; Home (2021); and his 2025 films Alappuzha Gymkhana and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra.

What is Naslen net worth?

Naslen net worth in 2026 is estimated at around ₹3–5 crore, per online biography sites. The figure is an estimate only, as no official net worth has been published, and other sources range ₹2–10 crore.