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). Abu is known for his collaboration with screenwriters
Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair.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.Aashiq Abu was
born in Edappally, Kerala to C. M. Abu, and Jameela Abu. Aashiq Abu
completed his school education from SRV High School, Kochi. As a
pre-degree student at Maharajas College, he was elected to the
Students' Union, and was a union member for four consecutive years. He
married actress Rima Kallingal on 1 November 2013, in a simple
function held in Kakkanad Registration office, Kochi. Aashiq Abu Top Movies & Young Movies