He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor in 2022 for Thallumaala.
[1] At the time of his death he had worked on three upcoming films: Alappuzha Gymkhana, Bazooka, and Thudarum.
[2][3] 1001 Nunakal, Chaaver, Saudi Vellakka, Operation Java, Adios Amigo and One are some of his notable works.
[3] Yusuf started his career as an editor at Asianet News channel and later shifted his focus to films.
[4][5] Yusuf was found dead in his flat at Panampilly Nagar, Kochi on 30 October 2024.