Vijay Babu (real name: Vijay Babu) started his career in media and business before entering the Malayalam film industry. His acting debut came with 22 Female Kottayam (2012), and he soon became known for his role as Pappan in Philips and the Monkey Pen (2013). He later gained cult popularity for his comedic character Sarbath Shameer in the Aadu film series.
As a producer, he has been instrumental in backing innovative projects through his company Friday Film House. His productions include Angamaly Diaries (2017), Sufiyum Sujatayum (2021), and Home (2021), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam (2023). His dual role as actor and producer has made him a significant figure in contemporary Malayalam cinema.