7.7
Movie
Directing
Aashiq Abu
- Born
- (age 48)
- Birthplace
- Edappally. Kerala. India
- Credits
- 27 titles
Biography
Aashiq Abu (born 12 April 1978) is an Indian film director, producer, actor, and distributor, who works in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his films such as Daddy Cool (2009), Salt N' Pepper (2011), 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Idukki Gold (2013), Mayaanadhi (2017) and Virus (2019).Aashiq Abu is often known for his collaboration with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair.
Aashiq Abu produces and distributes under the banner OPM and OPM Dream Mill Cinemas. OPM produced Dileesh Pothan's directional debut Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam.
Signature work
Known For
7.7
Movie
7.4
Movie
Virus
7.7
Movie
Ee.Ma.Yau.
7.6
Movie
Mayaanadhi
7.7
Movie
Iyobinte Pusthakam
7.8
Movie
Parava
7.3
Movie
22 Female Kottayam
7.5
Movie
Annayum Rasoolum
7.2
Movie
Salt N' Pepper
6.9
Movie
5 Sundarikal
6.1
Movie
Rifle Club
6.7
Movie
Rappakal
7.3
Movie
Aarkkariyam
7.3
Movie
Idukki Gold
6.3
Movie
Da Thadiya
6.1
Movie
Bheemante Vazhi
5.7
Movie
Halal Love Story
4.8
Movie
Neelavelicham
Acting credits 5
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Parava Film | Police Officer |
| 2014 | Iyobinte Pusthakam Film | PJ Antony |
| 2013 | Annayum Rasoolum Film | Hyder |
| 2012 | Theevram Film | Himself |
| 2005 | Rappakal Film | Photographer |
Crew credits 22
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Aja : Sundari Film | Producer, Director of Photography |
| 2025 | Lovely Film | Director of Photography |
| 2024 | Rifle Club Film | Director, Producer, Director of Photography |
| 2023 | Neelavelicham Film | Director, Producer |
| 2022 | Naradan Film | Director, Producer |
| 2021 | Bheemante Vazhi Film | Producer |
| 2021 | Aarkkariyam Film | Producer |
| 2021 | Aanum Pennum Film | Director |
| 2020 | Halal Love Story Film | Producer |
| 2019 | Virus Film | Director, Producer |
| 2018 | Ee.Ma.Yau. Film | Producer |
| 2017 | Mayaanadhi Film | Director, Producer |
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram Film | Producer |
| 2015 | Rani Padmini Film | Director |
| 2014 | Gangster Film | Director, Producer |
| 2013 | Idukki Gold Film | Director |
| 2013 | 5 Sundarikal Film | Director |
| 2012 | Da Thadiya Film | Director |
| 2012 | 22 Female Kottayam Film | Director |
| 2011 | Salt N' Pepper Film | Director |
| 2009 | Daddy Cool Film | Writer, Director |
| 2004 | Perumazhakkalam Film | Assistant Director |