With the recent re-release of the classic Minnale, fans are looking back at the incredible journey of its star, Abbas. In the late 90s, Abbas was a massive heartthrob, starring alongside Aishwarya Rai and building a huge fan base. However, a string of flops in the early 2000s hit him hard, leaving him penniless and burnt out. He eventually walked away from fame and moved to New Zealand, where he traded movie sets for a humble life working as a bike mechanic and a taxi driver to support his family.During his time away, Abbas also got candid about his past struggles with mental health, using his own experiences with depression to help others during the pandemic. After nearly a decade in the “real world,” he’s finally ready for a comeback in a new comedy starring GV Prakash Kumar. While his co-star R. Madhavan is currently preparing for his next big blockbuster, Dhurandhar, coming in March 2026, fans are just as excited to see Abbas return to the screen after his long, inspiring journey.
