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Aashiq Abu

Indian film director, producer and actor · India · On the map · Directors · Born 1978 · age 48

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.

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A typical day, 30 days to 23 September 2026

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2024Rifle ClubFilm, Director, Producer2023NeelavelichamFilm, Director, Producer2022NaradanFilm, Director, Producer2021Aanum PennumFilm, Director2019VirusFilm, Director, Producer2018Ee.Ma.Yau.Film, Producer2017MayaanadhiFilm, Director, Producer2016Maheshinte PrathikaaramFilm, Producer2015Rani PadminiFilm, Director2014GangsterFilm, Director, Producer201222 Female KottayamFilm, Director2011Salt N' PepperFilm, Director2009Daddy CoolFilm, Director, Writer2005RappakalFilm, Photographer1978Born12 April 1978

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Filmography 25

36 credits on file

Media & music

Photos 1

Awards

Kerala State Film Awards
Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film

About this person

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.

Country
India
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1978 · age 48

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