Action Hero Biju is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed and co-written by Abrid Shine in his second directorial venture. The film stars Nivin Pauly in the title role of police inspector Biju Paulose, a sub-inspector with the Kochi City Police. Nivin Pauly, Abrid Shine and Shibu Thekkumpuram produced the film under the banners Pauly Jr Pictures and Full On Studios. The film is written by Muhammad Shafeeq and Shine. Jerry Amaldev composed the original songs, while Rajesh Murugesan composed the background score. Principal photography began in May 2015 and ended in October 2015.