Aashiq Abu's Virus (Malayalam) is a long-awaited film for fans of the superb director. His acclaimed films include Salt 'n' Pepper, 22 Female Kottayam, 5 Sundarikal (anthology film), Rani Padmini and Mayaanadhi.

Virus is a medical thriller based on real-life events surrounding the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala last May, that claimed at least 17 lives, but infected many more. The film has all the elements of an explosive thriller — a deadly, unknown enemy, detective work to trace the origin and spread of the virus, the race to save lives, multiple life-and-death stories. Yet, what is extraordinary is that the film calmly leaches out all the melodrama and fast-cuts approach, in favour of an empathetic, documentary feel. This unobtrusive approach works wonderfully, allowing us to enter the lives of multiple characters, and feel for them. Produced by Aashiq Abu and Rima Kallingal's OPM, the film boasts a massive star cast, including Parvathy, Revathy, Tovino Thomas, Kunchako Boban, Rima Kallingal, Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Asif Ali, Indrans, Indrajith Sukumaran, Rahman and more.