Asif Ali (born 4 February 1986, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala) is a versatile actor and film producer in the Malayalam film industry. He debuted in 2009 with Shyamaprasad’s Ritu and has since earned acclaim for performances across genres—from romantic comedies to thrillersWikipedia+14https://www.infoflick.com/+14The Movie Database+14.
👨👩👧 Personal Life & Background
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Born in Thodupuzha, Kerala.
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Completed BBA at Marian College, Kuttikkanam.
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Began his entertainment journey as a model and video jockey during college yearscriticless.com+10WikiBio+10https://www.infoflick.com/+10FilmiBeat+2https://www.infoflick.com/+2FilmiBeat+2.
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Married Zama Mazreen in 2013; they have two children: Adam (son) and Haya (daughter)BookMyShow+7WikiBio+7IMDb+7.
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His younger brother, Askar Ali, is also a Malayalam actorAsianet News Malayalam+11WikiBio+11https://www.infoflick.com/+11.
🎥 Career Highlights
Breakthrough Roles
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Ritu (2009): Debut role under acclaimed director Shyamaprasad.
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Played key roles in Kadha Thudarunnu (Sathyan Anthikkad), Apoorvaragam (2010), and the road-thriller Traffic (2011)Red Carpet Events+9Wikipedia+9Wikipedia+9.
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In Salt N’ Pepper (2011), portrayed a carefree chef romantically linked to an older woman—this performance earned him recognitionFilmiBeat+8Wikipedia+8Red Carpet Events+8.
Commercial & Critical Hits
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Ozhimuri (2012): Period drama selected for Indian Panorama, showcased his dramatic range.
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Honey Bee (2013): A major box-office hit; followed by its sequel, Honey Bee 2.
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Nirnayakam (2015): Won National Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues.
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Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (2016): Romantic comedy widely appreciated by audiences.
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Sunday Holiday (2017): Musical theme, runaway success.
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B.Tech (2018): Campus-thriller that ran 100 days in Kerala.
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Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (2019): Another Jis Joy hit. Also starred in Uyare and Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha, both praised rolesMy Words N Thoughts+6BookMyShow+6Wikipedia+6Wikipedia+6Wikipedia+6criticless.com+6FilmiBeat+7criticless.com+7https://www.infoflick.com/+7.
Recent & Upcoming Projects
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Thalavan (2024): Action-thriller with Biju Menon; grossed ₹46.6 crore at the box officeThe Indian Express+2Wikipedia+2The Movie Database+2.
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Sarkeet (2025): Family drama exploring migrant life and ADHD, released May 8, 2025Wikipedia+1The Movie Database+1.
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Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali (2025): A comedy-drama where Asif plays lead role—filming completed late 2024Red Carpet Events+15Wikipedia+15The Movie Database+15.
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Tiki Taka (2025): Action-thriller slated for Christmas release across multiple languages—his performance involved rigorous preparation and a minor on-set injury was reported in late 2023The Times of India+2The Movie Database+2The Times of India+2.
🎬 Behind the Scenes: As a Producer
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Founded Adam’s World of Imagination in 2015.
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Debuted as a producer with Kohinoor (2015), followed by Kavi Uddheshichathu..? and distributed films like Iblis and VimaanamThe Movie Database+7https://www.infoflick.com/+7Wikipedia+7.
🌟 Persona & Off-screen Traits
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Known for surprisingly warm gestures—like gifting a paper boat to a fan during a promotional event for Level CrossThe Times of India+2Hindustan Times+2The Movie Database+2.
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Reddited discussions note that while he’s a talented actor, some feel his script choices haven’t always capitalized on his abilities:
“Asif Ali is a fantastic performer…but the directors he worked with and the roles he was cast in did not make the best use of him.”The Indian Express+11Reddit+11Red Carpet Events+11
Fans have also cited fluctuating quality in films like Mandharam or Best of Luck, pointing to lesser scripts rather than weak performanceCelebrityborns+2Reddit+2Wikipedia+2.
However, many highlight his ability to deliver stellar performances in films like Bramayugam (2024) and other recent worksCelebrityborns+5Reddit+5Reddit+5.
📝 In Summary
Asif Ali is a defining actor of his generation in Malayalam cinema, known for:
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Versatility across genres—from suspense to romance to family drama.
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A grounded persona, both off-screen and on-screen.
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Bold choices as an actor and producer venturing into meaningful cinema.
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A career combining commercial hits and critically acclaimed performances, though with occasional missteps due to role or script selection.
With upcoming releases like Tiki Taka and Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali, his journey continues to evolve.
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