Aashiq Abu
Directing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Aashiq Abu
Filmography
Acting (5)
2017
Paravaas Police Officer
7.8
2014
Iyobinte Pusthakamas PJ Antony
7.7
2013
Annayum Rasoolumas Hyder
7.5
2012
Theevramas Himself
6.4
2005
Rappakalas Photographer
6.7
Production & Directing (31)
2025
LovelyDirector of Photography
1.0
2024
Rifle ClubDirector
6.1
2024
Rifle ClubProducer
6.1
2024
Rifle ClubDirector of Photography
6.1
2023
NeelavelichamDirector
4.8
2023
NeelavelichamProducer
4.8
2022
NaradanDirector
6.2
2022
NaradanProducer
6.2
2021
Bheemante VazhiProducer
6.1
2021
AarkkariyamProducer
7.4
2021
Aanum PennumDirector
5.6
2020
Halal Love StoryProducer
5.8
2019
VirusDirector
7.4
2019
VirusProducer
7.4
2018
Ee.Ma.Yau.Producer
7.7
2017
MayaanadhiDirector
7.6
2017
MayaanadhiProducer
7.6
2016
Maheshinte PrathikaaramProducer
7.7
2015
Rani PadminiDirector
6.6
2014
GangsterDirector
3.3
2014
GangsterProducer
3.3
2013
Idukki GoldDirector
7.4
2013
5 SundarikalDirector
6.9
2012
Da ThadiyaDirector
6.3
2012
22 Female KottayamDirector
7.3
2011
Salt N' PepperDirector
7.2
2009
Daddy CoolDirector
5.2
2009
Daddy CoolWriter
5.2
2004
PerumazhakkalamAssistant Director
7.5
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Aja : SundariProducer
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Aja : SundariDirector of Photography