India, July 22 -- While most Bollywood and South Indian celebrities are often seen flaunting the latest iPhones or Samsung Galaxy foldables, Pushpa 2 star Fahadh Faasil is turning heads for doing the exact opposite. A recent viral video from a film event shows the acclaimed actor casually holding a keypad phone, a stark contrast to today's smartphone obsession.

But don't be fooled by the old-school design. The phone Fahadh was using is no ordinary feature phone. It's a Vertu Ascent Retro, a luxury handset that costs around Rs.10 lakh. Designed by British luxury brand Vertu, the Ascent Retro is a handcrafted device made with materials like titanium, sapphire crystal, and premium leather, making it more of a collector's item than a daily d...