Asif Ali – Full Biography, Year-wise Movie List, and Awards
Early Life and Background
Asif Ali was born on February 4, 1986, in Thodupuzha, Kerala. Before entering the film industry, he worked as a model and radio jockey. He made his acting debut in 2009 and quickly became one of the most versatile and bankable actors in Malayalam cinema.
Known for his boy-next-door charm, Asif Ali has played a variety of roles, from romantic leads to intense character roles in critically acclaimed films.
Film Career
Debut and Early Years (2009-2015)
Asif Ali made his debut with Ritu (2009), directed by Shyamaprasad. The film gained critical appreciation, and his career took off with a series of romantic and youth-centric films.
Notable films from this period:
- Ritu (2009) – Debut film
- Kadha Thudarunnu (2010) – Emotional drama with a strong role
- Salt N’ Pepper (2011) – First major box-office success
- Ordinary (2012) – One of the biggest hits of the year
- Honey Bee (2013) – Cult hit among youngsters
- Sapthamashree Thaskaraha (2014) – Crime comedy
Rise to Stardom (2016-2020)
By 2016, Asif Ali started experimenting with more mature roles, proving his acting depth.
Key films during this period:
- Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (2016) – Critically acclaimed family drama
- Sunday Holiday (2017) – Romantic drama, a commercial hit
- B.Tech (2018) – College drama
- Virus (2019) – Played a real-life hero in the Kerala Nipah outbreak story
- Kettiyollaanu Ente Maalakha (2019) – Intense performance
Recent Films and Future Projects (2021-Present)
Asif Ali continues to be a leading actor in Malayalam cinema, balancing commercial and content-driven films.
Recent hits:
- Kooman (2022) – Thriller with a standout performance
- Kaapa (2022) – Action film with Prithviraj
- 2018 (2023) – Blockbuster based on Kerala floods
- Kasargold (2023) – Crime thriller
Upcoming Films (2024-2025)
- A Ranjith Cinema (2024) – Expected thriller
- Thalavan (2024) – Crime drama
Year-Wise Filmography
2000s
- 2009 – Ritu
2010s
- 2010 – Kadha Thudarunnu
- 2011 – Salt N’ Pepper
- 2012 – Ordinary
- 2013 – Honey Bee
- 2014 – Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
- 2016 – Anuraga Karikkin Vellam
- 2017 – Sunday Holiday
- 2018 – B.Tech
- 2019 – Virus, Kettiyollaanu Ente Maalakha
2020s
- 2022 – Kooman, Kaapa
- 2023 – 2018, Kasargold
- 2024 – A Ranjith Cinema, Thalavan
Awards and Recognitions
Kerala State Film Awards
- Best Actor (Special Mention) – Kettiyollaanu Ente Maalakha (2019)
Other Honors
- SIIMA Award – Best Actor (Critics) for Kooman (2022)
- Asianet Film Award – Popular Actor (2019)
Personal Life
Asif Ali is married to Zama Mazreen, and the couple has two children. He remains one of Malayalam cinema’s most dependable actors, known for his consistent performances and variety of roles.
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