About
Aashiq Abu
Overview
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.
Known for
Acting |
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| 2017 | Parava | Actor | Police Officer | 60 Fair |
| 2014 | Iyobinte Pusthakam | Actor | PJ Antony | 60 Fair |
| 2013 | Annayum Rasoolum | Actor | Hyder | 59 Average |
| 2012 | Theevram | Actor | Himself | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Rappakal | Actor | Photographer | 59 Average |
Directing |
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| 2024 | Rifle Club | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 2023 | Neelavelicham | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 2022 | Naradan | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2021 | Aanum Pennum | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 2019 | Virus | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
| 2017 | Mayaanadhi | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
| 2015 | Rani Padmini | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2014 | Gangster | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 2013 | Idukki Gold | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2013 | 5 Sundarikal | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2012 | Da Thadiya | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2012 | 22 Female Kottayam | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2011 | Salt N' Pepper | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2009 | Daddy Cool | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
Writing |
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| 2009 | Daddy Cool | Writing | Writer | 58 Average |
Production |
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| 2024 | Rifle Club | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
| 2023 | Neelavelicham | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
| 2022 | Naradan | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
| 2021 | Bheemante Vazhi | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
| 2021 | Aarkkariyam | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
| 2020 | Halal Love Story | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
| 2019 | Virus | Production | Producer | 60 Fair |
| 2018 | Ee.Ma.Yau. | Production | Producer | 60 Fair |
| 2017 | Mayaanadhi | Production | Producer | 60 Fair |
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Production | Producer | 61 Fair |
| 2014 | Gangster | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
Camera |
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| 2025 | Lovely | Camera | Director of Photography | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | Rifle Club | Camera | Director of Photography | 58 Average |