[1] The romantic drama, co-starring Sheela Najeeb, Fathimath Fareela and Yoosuf Shafeeu, tells the story of unrequited love, and proved to be a commercial success.

[4] Faisal's only release of 2012 was Abdul Faththaah's romantic film Love Story alongside Ali Seezan, Amira Ismail and Aishath Rishmy.

[16] In 2015, Faisal stepped into the seat of direction by co-directing Fathimath Nahula's 13 episodes television drama series, Umurah Salaan (2015) which centers on a squabble family which is separated due to the greed for money and misunderstandings.

[17] The series which stars Mariyam Azza, Aminath Rishfa and Ahmed Azmeel in lead roles, Faisal portrays the character Ashraf, a forthright businessman who marries an orphan.

[17] Also, he starred in Nahula and Aishath Rishmy's television drama series, Vakivumuge Kurin where he played the caring husband who struggles to deal with his seductive colleague.

His first release of was the Ali Shifau-directed romantic comedy Vaashey Mashaa Ekee (2016) opposite Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha.

[19] He then played the role of Nihad, member of the friends who get trapped in a haunted house, in Fathimath Nahula's horror film 4426 (2016).

Nazim Hassan of Avas applauded the comical timing of the characters and wrote: "The film explores a different side of Faisal where he proves his versatility by delivering a notable performance in the comedy scenes, not to mention the dance sequences; another surprise from him".

[34] The series consisting of sixty episodes and streamed through the digital platform Baiskoafu, centers around a happy and radiant family which breaks into despairing pieces after a tragic incident that led to an unaccountable loss.

[39] This was followed by another direction from Shafeeu, a romantic horror film which follows a happily married couple who goes on a honeymoon trip and the paranormal activities they experience due to black-magic.