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Biography
Aashiq Abu is an Indian film director, producer, cinematographer, and actor working in Malayalam cinema. He is associated with the new generation movement that reshaped Malayalam filmmaking in the early 2010s. He is best known for directing Salt N' Pepper (2011), 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Mayaanadhi (2017), Virus (2019), and Rifle Club (2024). Abu is recognised for his longstanding creative partnerships with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair.
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Awards & recognition
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Popular Film
- Kerala State Film Awards
Filmography9 titles
Mayaanadhi
2017Director, Producer
2017Director, Producer
Annayum Rasoolum
2013as Hyder
2013as Hyder
Virus
2019Director, Producer
2019Director, Producer
Rifle Club
2024Director, Director of Photography, Producer
2024Director, Director of Photography, Producer
Naradan
2022Director, Producer
2022Director, Producer
Bheemante Vazhi
2021Producer
2021Producer
Halal Love Story
2020Producer
2020Producer
Aanum Pennum
2021Director
2021Director
Neelavelicham
2023Director, Producer
2023Director, Producer