Abu was born in New Delhi, India, where he developed his passion for storytelling and filmmaking.

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Q: Has Abu received any awards?

Yes, 'All That Breathes' won the Best Documentary award at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for an Academy Award.

Q: What influenced Abu's filmmaking style?

Abu's background in journalism greatly influences his filmmaking style, emphasizing storytelling that highlights social and environmental issues.

Q: What is Abu's educational background?

Abu studied journalism and media, which laid the foundation for his career in documentary filmmaking and storytelling.

Q: What themes does Abu often explore in his films?

Abu often explores themes related to environmental conservation and the interconnectedness of life within urban settings.

Q: Is Abu involved in any other projects?

Abu is involved in various documentary projects that focus on social issues, environmental concerns, and human-interest stories.

Q: What is Abu's estimated net worth?

Abu's estimated net worth is approximately $1 million, primarily from his work in documentary filmmaking.

Known for

Virus (1996)

1996 / Action, Adventure / 90mins

A United States Presidential bodyguard risks everything to save the day when a truck chock full of biological weapons contrives to crash in a...

Name

Abu

Height

5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)

Born

15 October 1990, New Delhi, India

Children

None

Parents

Mohammad Saud (father), Amina Saud (mother)

Estimated Net Worth

$1 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2017	Movie Parava Irshad and Haseeb, two teenage boys from Mattanchery, share a passion for pigeon flying, a local game. Later, Irshad opens...	Police Officer	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2014	Movie Iyobinte Pusthakam Set in the backdrop of the picturesque Munnar, it tells the story of Iyob, a slave-turned-master.	PJ Antony	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2013	Movie Annayum Rasoolum A taxi driver, Rasool and a salesgirl, Anna fall in love with each other. But soon their union is put...	Hyder	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2012	Movie Theevram Harsha Vardhan is out to avenge his wife's murder. But it will be a tough job when Alexander, the police...	Himself	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2005	Movie Rappakal Saraswathiyamma is the head of a noble family that treats her servant Krishnan as one of her own sons. When...	Photographer	TMDB 6.7 / 10

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2025	Movie Lovely A young man develops an unexpected friendship with a talking housefly.	Director of Photography Camera	TMDB 1.0 / 10
2024	Movie Rifle Club A historic rifle club in the Western Ghats becomes the center of a thrilling fight for survival when a dangerous...	Director of Photography Camera	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2024	Movie Rifle Club A historic rifle club in the Western Ghats becomes the center of a thrilling fight for survival when a dangerous...	Director Directing	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2024	Movie Rifle Club A historic rifle club in the Western Ghats becomes the center of a thrilling fight for survival when a dangerous...	Producer Production	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2023	Movie Neelavelicham A young, enthusiastic and free-spirited writer arrives to stay in a desolate mansion, rumored to be haunted by the apparition...	Director Directing	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2023	Movie Neelavelicham A young, enthusiastic and free-spirited writer arrives to stay in a desolate mansion, rumored to be haunted by the apparition...	Producer Production	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2022	Movie Naradan Chandraprakash, a well-known TV news anchor, comes under undue pressure from his higher-ups to bring competitive exclusives, which urges him...	Producer Production	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2022	Movie Naradan Chandraprakash, a well-known TV news anchor, comes under undue pressure from his higher-ups to bring competitive exclusives, which urges him...	Director Directing	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2021	Movie Bheemante Vazhi Bheeman realizes the inconvenience caused by an old pathway when he had to take his mother to the hospital. His...	Producer Production	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2021	Movie Aarkkariyam Shirley and Roy in the middle of an impending Covid lock-down and a personal financial crisis, leave their Mumbai home...	Producer Production	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2021	Movie Aanum Pennum An anthology film that takes you to different eras in the history of Kerala through three stories about relationships and...	Director Directing	TMDB 5.6 / 10
2020	Movie Halal Love Story A group of friends attempts to make a 'halal' film that conforms to the guidelines and descriptions of an Islamic...	Producer Production	TMDB 5.9 / 10
2019	Movie Virus A real life account of the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, and the courageous fight put on by several...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2019	Movie Virus A real life account of the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, and the courageous fight put on by several...	Producer Production	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2018	Movie Ee.Ma.Yau. Set in Chellanam, Kochi, the story revolves around the death of Vavachan Mesthiri in a coastal village. It showcases the...	Producer Production	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2017	Movie Mayaanadhi A shady money deal goes wrong and in the aftermath Mathan ends up killing a police officer. Meanwhile in Kochi,...	Producer Production	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2017	Movie Mayaanadhi A shady money deal goes wrong and in the aftermath Mathan ends up killing a police officer. Meanwhile in Kochi,...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2016	Movie Maheshinte Prathikaaram Mahesh, a studio photographer and owner of the studio. As the story moves on, Mahesh encounters an anonymous fight ending...	Producer Production	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2015	Movie Rani Padmini Padmini a traditional married woman who goes to Manali, Himachal Pradesh to meet her car rallyist husband Giri . Rani...	Director Directing	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2014	Movie Gangster Akbar, a powerful name in the Mangalore underworld shares his business lead with Mani Menon and Uncle Sam. They share...	Producer Production	TMDB 3.3 / 10
2014	Movie Gangster Akbar, a powerful name in the Mangalore underworld shares his business lead with Mani Menon and Uncle Sam. They share...	Director Directing	TMDB 3.3 / 10
2013	Movie Idukki Gold The film narrates the story of a few high-school friends getting back together after a long time.	Director Directing	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2013	Movie 5 Sundarikal Five women, Anikha, Isha, Gauri, Kullante and Aami, undergo life-changing experiences with regard to love.	Director Directing	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2012	Movie Da Thadiya Luke faces many embarrassments as he is obese. Will he be able to prove his talent in front of the...	Director Directing	TMDB 6.3 / 10
2012	Movie 22 Female Kottayam Tessa, a young nurse, is betrayed by her lover, Cyril, and sexually assaulted by his employer. After she is released...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2011	Movie Salt N' Pepper Kalidasan, a foodie, receives a phone call not intended for him. He finds that the person at the other end,...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2009	Movie Daddy Cool Simon, a police officer, accidentally kills a man, unaware that he is a local goon. To take revenge against Simon,...	Director Directing	TMDB 5.2 / 10
2009	Movie Daddy Cool Simon, a police officer, accidentally kills a man, unaware that he is a local goon. To take revenge against Simon,...	Writer Writing	TMDB 5.2 / 10
2004	Movie Perumazhakkalam Akbar accidentally kills his friend Raghu, and the only way he can escape capital punishment is to obtain a letter...	Assistant Director Directing	TMDB 7.5 / 10
TBA	Movie Aja : Sundari	Producer Production	Not rated
TBA	Movie Aja : Sundari	Director of Photography Camera	Not rated

Parava

2017 / TMDB 7.8

Iyobinte Pusthakam

2014 / TMDB 7.7

Annayum Rasoolum

2013 / TMDB 7.5

Theevram

2012 / TMDB 6.4

Rappakal

2005 / TMDB 6.7

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Abu is best known for 'All That Breathes', which explores the relationship between humans and nature, particularly focusing on the care of birds in urban environments.

Has Abu received any awards?

What influenced Abu's filmmaking style?

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What themes does Abu often explore in his films?

Where was Abu born?

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Abu

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Virus (1996)

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