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.
Directed 15
2020s
- 2024
- 2023
Neelavelicham
Director
- 2022
Naradan
Director
- 2021
Aanum Pennum
Director
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Mayaanadhi
Director
- 2015
Rani Padmini
Director
- 2014
Gangster
Director
- 2013
Idukki Gold
Director
- 2012
Da Thadiya
Director
- 2011
Salt N' Pepper
Director
2000s
- 2009
Daddy Cool
Director
- 2004
Perumazhakkalam
Assistant Director
Produced 12
2020s
- 2024
- 2023
Neelavelicham
Producer
- 2022
Naradan
Producer
- 2021
Aarkkariyam
Producer
- 2020
Halal Love Story
Producer
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Ee.Ma.Yau.
Producer
- 2017
Mayaanadhi
Producer
- 2016
Maheshinte Prathikaaram
Producer
- 2014
Gangster
Producer
No release date
Aja : Sundari
Producer
Acted in 4
2010s
- 2017
- 2014
- 2013
Annayum Rasoolum
Hyder
2000s
- 2005
Rappakal
Photographer
Camera 3
2020s
- 2025
Lovely
Director of Photography
- 2024
No release date
Aja : Sundari
Director of Photography
Wrote 1
2000s
- 2009
Daddy Cool
Writer
Appearances1
2010s
- 2012
Theevram
Himself