He started his career as an assistant director under Aashiq Abu.
His debut film Maheshinte Prathikaaram won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film.
He co-founded Bhavana Studios with Syam Pushkaran and Fahadh Faasil.
He has acted in multiple films, often in cameo or supporting roles.
His film Joji was inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth.