Aashiq Abu
Biography
Aashiq Abu is an Indian film director, producer, cinematographer and actor who primarily works in Malayalam cinema. Born on 12 April 1978 in Edappally, Kochi, Kerala, he graduated from Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. He began his career as an assistant director under filmmaker Kamal before making his directorial debut with Daddy Cool (2009), starring Mammootty.
He gained recognition with films such as Salt N' Pepper (2011) and 22 Female Kottayam (2012), establishing himself as one of the prominent filmmakers of Malayalam cinema's new-generation movement. His other notable directorial works include Idukki Gold (2013), Gangster (2014), Rani Padmini (2015), Mayaanadhi (2017), Virus (2019), Naradan (2022), Neelavelicham (2023) and Rifle Club (2024).
As a producer, he has been associated with films such as Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), Mayaanadhi (2017), Virus (2019), Halal Love Story (2020), Bheemante Vazhi (2021) and Neelavelicham (2023). Maheshinte Prathikaaram won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam.
He founded the production company OPM Cinemas and is married to Malayalam actress Rima Kallingal.
