Salim Kumar
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Salim Kumar was a National Award winning Indian film actor and mimic predominantly acting in Malayalam cinema. He was one of the prominent comic actors of the current generation in Malayalam cinema, but has shown his versatility in the drama genre of films, such as Achanurangatha Veedu, Gramophone, Perumazhakkalam and Adaminte Makan Abu. Salim Kumar's role as Abu in Adaminte Makan Abu won him both the National Award and Kerala State award for Best Actor for the year 2010. Earlier he had won a Kerala State Film Award for the Second Best Actor in 2005 for his role as Samuel in Achanurangatha Veedu.
Known for
Credits
Keralotsavam Mission 2009 (2009)
Actor
Pathemari (2015)
as Narayanan's father
Kudumba Vaarthakal (1998)
as Kunjumon
Kinnara Thumbikal (2000)
Actor
Thallumaala (2022)
as Singer
Bha. Bha. Ba. (2025)
as Adv. Mukundan Unni
Annan Thambi (2008)
as Sub Inspector Shyamalan
Players (2013)
Actor
Gramapanchayath (1998)
as Bhaskaran
C.I.D. Moosa (2003)
as The Insane Man
My Dear Kuttichathan (1984)
as Musician
Pandippada (2005)
as Umakanthan
Elanjikavu P.O. (2015)
Actor
Ezham Suryan (2012)
Actor
Bharthavudyogam (2001)
as Pushpan
Pachakuthira (2006)
as Chandran
The Reporter (2015)
Actor
Maanikyan (2005)
Actor
Oru Kadath Naadan Katha (2023)
as Mammali
Dhamaka (2020)
as Dr. Gopinath
Kerala Cafe (2009)
as Manikandan
Aparichithan (2004)
as Tribal Helper
Kirkkan (2023)
as Kusumakumar Warrier (Kuku)
Iruvattam Manavatti (2005)
as Ochira Velu
Adaminte Makan Abu (2011)
as Abu
Thekku Thekkoru Deshathu (2014)
Actor
Rosapoo (2018)
as V.T. Shankar
Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001)
as Koshy
Pokkiri Raja (2010)
as Manoharan Mangalodayam
Malik (2021)
as Moosakka
Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan (1997)
as Kizhi
Manikyakallu (2011)
as Kunjraaman / Thampuraan
Twenty 20 (2008)
as SP Indhuchoodan
Compartment (2015)
Actor
Ittymaani: Made In China (2019)
as Mapranam Varkey
Daivame Kaithozham K.Kumar Akanam (2018)
as Karimannur Gopi
Meesa Madhavan (2002)
as Adv. Mukundanunny
Appavin Meesai (—)
Actor
Shikkari Shambhu (2018)
as SI Jimmy
A for Apple (2019)
Actor
Panchavarnathatha (2018)
as Jimmy
Plus Two (2010)
as Lalappan
Kilichundan Mampazham (2003)
as Usman
Nadakame Ulakam (2011)
as Vasu
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006)
as Appachan
Tournament (2010)
as Karuppayya
Venicile Vyapari (2011)
as Kamalasanan
Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Vellinakshatram (2004)
as Dr. Sundaresan
Thavalam (2008)
Actor
Sandhesam (1991)
as Uncredited role
Vikadakumaran (2018)
as Binu's Father (Photo Presence Only)
One Man Show (2001)
as Bhaskaran
Immanuel (2013)
as Suku
Thommanum Makkalum (2005)
as Rajakannu
Sakhavinte Priyasakhi (2018)
as Vasanthan
Ee Nadu Ennalevare (2001)
Actor
Mayavi (2007)
as Kannan Srank
Lisammayude Veedu (2013)
as Samuel
Chattambinadu (2009)
as Maakkri Gopalan
Porinju Mariam Jose (2019)
as 'Beedi' Joy
Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam (2012)
Actor
Malarvaadi Arts Club (2010)
as Kattappuram Sashi
Nedunchaalai (2014)
as Mattum Shekar
Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Poleesum (2010)
as Gopalan
Mukundan Unni Associates™ (2022)
as Unni's Grandfather (voice)
Thaskara Veeran (2005)
as Suguthan
Yugapurushan (2010)
as Maniyan
Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam (2008)
as Sugunan Moothukunnam
Bicycle Thieves (2013)
as Jose Prakash
Chess (2006)
as Unnikkannan
Arabikkatha (2007)
as Karim
Meow (2021)
as Usthad
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (2009)
as SI Madhavan Chandrappinn
Best Actor (2010)
as Vadival Pranchi
Junior Senior (2005)
as Sathyan
Thandavam (2002)
as Basheer
One (2021)
as Dasappan
Oru Adaar Love (2019)
as Manavalan
Naayika (2011)
as Gracy's father
Naran (2005)
as Idimutti Rajan
Kuttanadan Marpappa (2018)
as Philipose
Swapna Sanchari (2011)
as Sugathan
Doubles (2011)
as S.I Mayyazhi
Malayalee from India (2024)
as Hamsa
Sadanandante Samayam (2003)
as Gopalan
Maad Dad (2013)
as Giridhar
Thenkasipattanam (2000)
as Muthuraman
Again Kasarkode Khaderbai (2010)
as Kalam
Sherlock Toms (2017)
as Chauro
One Way Ticket (2008)
as Sakkath Beeran
Meenakshi Kalyanam (1998)
as Adv. Sivan Mullassery
Krithyam (2005)
as Badsha
Koodothram (2026)
Actor
Aandavan (2008)
as Mayinkutti
Madura Raja (2019)
as Manoharan Mangalodayam
Nadodimannan (2013)
as Ravi
Udayananu Tharam (2005)
as Rafeeq
Bhadra (2001)
Actor
Mangalya Pallakku (1998)
as Phalgunan
Newspaper Boy (1997)
as Venkidi
Pada (2022)
as Justice Thankappan Achari
Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal (2015)
as School Head Master
Aakashaganga 2 (2019)
Actor
Lollipop (2008)
as Fr. / Adv. Kuriakose Kuzhiyilchadi
Ramaleela (2017)
as Sumesh Venjara
Cobra (2012)
as Gopalan
Driving Licence (2019)
as Agusti
Aaromalinte Adyathe Pranayam (2023)
as Rafi
Rajamanikyam (2005)
as Dasappan
Abhiyum Njanum (2013)
as Jose
Kalyanaraman (2002)
as Pyari
Angel John (2009)
as Moneylender
Loudspeaker (2009)
as KP
Udayapuram Sulthan (1999)
as Salim
Ganagandharvan (2019)
as Rajaji
Anwar (2010)
as Ashraf
Maryan (2013)
as Thomayya
Masters (2012)
as Monachan
Mangalyam Thanthunanena (2018)
as Kuriyakose Tharayill
Gramophone (2003)
as 'Tabla' Bhaskaran
Shibu (2019)
as Dr. Thomas
Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012)
as Thomachan
Thuruppugulan (2006)
as Khadar
Mohanlal (2018)
as 'Sathan' Jose
Decent Parties (2009)
Actor
Perumazhakkalam (2004)
as Aamu Elappa
2 Harihar Nagar (2009)
as Ayyappan
Aanachandam (2006)
as Manikandan
Nariman (2001)
as Balan
Thoppil Joppan (2016)
as Father Isaac Vaalambarambil
Thilakkam (2003)
as Omanakkuttan
Mr. Marumakan (2012)
as Sankaranunni
Chalakkudikkaran Changathi (2018)
as Ramappan
Seconds (2014)
as Jeevan
Clint (2017)
Actor
An International Local Story (2019)
as MLA Joseph Manavalan
Teja Bhai and Family (2011)
as Divakaran Nair
Rappakal (2005)
as Govindan
Achanurangatha Veedu (2006)
as Samuel
Kangaroo (2007)
as 'Current' Kunjachan
Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal (1999)
Actor
Allu Ramendran (2019)
as SI Sinto Simon
Chathikkatha Chanthu (2004)
as Vikram
Thalamelam (2004)
as Sattappan
Makante Achan (2009)
as Krishnan Kutty
Oru Yamandan Premakadha (2019)
as Paanjikuttan
Vismayathumbathu (2004)
as Guhan
Nadan Pennum Natupramaniyum (2000)
Actor
And The Oscar Goes To... (2019)
as Sakhav Moidu
Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan (2016)
as 'Naxalite' Chandran
July 4 (2007)
as Sakthivel
Payum Puli (2007)
as Mujeeb Rahman
Bhaiyya Bhaiyya (2014)
as Korah
Prajapathi (2006)
as Power Star Manohar/ Manoharan Kumbalangi
Gopalapuranam (2008)
Actor
Gurushishyan (1997)
Actor
Utopiayile Rajavu (2015)
as Crow (voice)
Greetings (2004)
as Vaidyanathan
Ente Veedu... Appuvinteyum (2003)
as Moonga Varkey
Vellithira (2003)
as Surendran
Mayajalam (1998)
as Ezhupunna Mathai
Arjunan Saakshi (2011)
as Mechanic Jackson
The Filmstaar (2011)
as Film producer
Mera Naam Joker (2000)
Actor
Deepangal Sakshi (2005)
as Advocate
Lion (2006)
as Pottakkuzhy Chellappan
Velipadinte Pusthakam (2017)
as Prof. Premraj
Soothradharan (2001)
as Leela Krishnan
Sumesh & Ramesh (2021)
as Indhukaladharan
Naranathu Thamburan (2001)
as Shivan
Samastha Keralam PO (2009)
Actor
Kunjikkoonan (2002)
as Chandran
Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam (2006)
as Ali
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu (2010)
as Lolappan
Mohabbath (2011)
Actor
Changathipoocha (2007)
as Rajappan
Hello Dubaikkaran (2017)
Actor
The Black Jew (2017)
as Aaron Eliyahu
Kaaryasthan (2010)
as Kalidas
Rasikan (2004)
as Paramu
Oruvan (2006)
as Balan
Valkannadi (2002)
as Satheeshan
Ordinary (2012)
as Ashan
Inspector Garud (2007)
as Lonappan
Swa Le (2009)
as Chandramohan
Mayabazar (2008)
as Govindan
Three Kings (2011)
as K. S. Prashanthan
Cycle (2008)
as Stephen
Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan (2021)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Chanthupottu (2005)
as Vareed
Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002)
as Mayandi
KQ (2013)
Actor
Toys of Coconut Shell (2006)
as Achooti
Pranayamanithooval (2002)
as Sundaran
Robin Hood (2009)
as Nassar
Lokanathan I. A. S. (2005)
as Rajappan
Pulival Kalyanam (2003)
as Manavalan
Makeup Man (2011)
as Lawrance
Happy Husbands (2010)
as Satyapalan/Dharmapalan
Alamara (2017)
as Alamara (voice)
Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu (2003)
as Suryaprakashan
Four Friends (2010)
as Kochaouseppe
Abraham And Lincoln (2007)
Actor
Orange (2012)
as Ashan
My Great Grandfather (2019)
Actor
Parayam (2004)
Actor
Katha Parayumbol (2007)
as Das Vadakkemuri
Gulumaal: The Escape (2009)
as Bhai
Panchayat Jetty (2024)
as MLA
Hallo (2007)
as Chidambaram
Christian Brothers (2011)
as Purushothaman
Prabhuvinte Makkal (2012)
Actor
Childhood Friends (2019)
as SK Sir
Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar (2012)
as Rafeek
Kallanum Bhagavathiyum (2023)
as Priest
Karutha Pakshikal (2006)
as Shanmughan
Koodothram 2 (—)
Actor
101 Weddings (2012)
as Khader
The Gambler (2019)
as Eapan
Doctor Love (2011)
as Novelist
Puthumukhangal (2010)
Actor
Sarkar Dada (2005)
Actor
Queen (2018)
as Adv.Mukundan
Janapriyan (2011)
as Kannappan
MASK (2019)
Actor
Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar (2018)
as Thankarajan
Goal (2007)
as Kuriakose
My Dear Mummy (2014)
Actor
Mattupetti Machan (1998)
as Manoharan
Love in Singapore (2009)
as Shukkoor
Bamboo Boys (2002)
as Chamba
Sathyameva Jayathe (2001)
Actor
Kadhavaseshan (2004)
as Renuka's brother-in-law
Moonam Naal Njayarazhcha (2016)
Actor
Female Unnikrishnan (2015)
as Thamarakulam Dravian
Crazy Gopalan (2008)
as Lakshmanan
Chocolate (2007)
as Pappan
Mulla (2008)
as 'Thotti' Sasi
The Train (2011)
as Ramu
Romeoo (2007)
as Naranimangalam Narayanan
Vadhiyar (2012)
Actor
Duplicate (2009)
as Professional Killer Ronnie (PKR)
Vasanthamalika (2002)
as Komalan
Hareendran Oru Nishkalankan? (2007)
as Rajendran Vazhayila
Pakalpooram (2002)
as Manikyan
3 Char Sau Bees (2010)
as Chandran
Darling Darling (2000)
as Telephone Booth Owner
Oridathoru Postman (2010)
as Chandrappan
Kichamani M.B.A. (2007)
as Kasim
Ayur Rekha (2007)
as Ismail
Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu (2003)
as Sundaran
Marivillin Gopurangal (2024)
as Thomas
Ullasa Poothirikal (—)
Actor
Pattanathil Sundaran (2003)
as Adv. Bhuvanachandran
Munthiri Monchan (2019)
as Thavala (Frog)
Orma Mathram (2011)
as Lawrence
Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku (2004)
as Tester Kannappan
Vaasthavam (2006)
as Thrippan Namboodiri
Ennittum (2006)
as Fa.Perera Joseph
Ekantham (2007)
Actor
Vellari Pattanam (2023)
as Kunjikannan Master
Pattalam (2003)
as Gabbar Kesavan
Sundarapurushan (2001)
as Balan
Thirimali (2022)
as Avarachan
Melevaryathe Malakhakkuttikal (2000)
as Bhaskaran
Speed Track (2007)
as Lali
Savithriyude Aranjanam (2002)
as Olympion Bhootham Appachan
Malabaril Ninnoru Manimaaran (1998)
as Omallur Omanakuttan
Parthan Kanda Paralokam (2008)
as Karunan
Indira (—)
Actor
Canvas (2010)
Actor
Kudumba Sthreeyum Kunjadum (2024)
Actor
Idiyan Chandhu (2024)
Actor
Suvarna Simhasanam (1997)
as Gopalan
Kappalu Muthalali (2009)
as Omanakuttan
Mission 90 Days (2007)
as Aravindan
Ulakam Chuttum Valiban (2011)
as Guru
Mei Hoom Moosa (2022)
Actor
Chenaparambile Aanakkaryam (1998)
Actor
Chippy (2017)
Actor
Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku (2011)
Actor
Annum Innum Ennum (2013)
as Lopez Chencherry
Oonga (2013)
as Kunja / Tramp
Fireman (2015)
as Narendan Achari
SMS (2008)
as Sundaran
Vanitha (2023)
as Rajan
Kunjananthante Kada (2013)
Actor
Aayirathil Oruvan (2009)
as Usman
Youth Festival (2004)
Actor
My Dear Karady (1999)
as Constable Ujwallan
My Big Father (2009)
as Unnikkuttan
Varkey (2020)
as Ashan
Immini Nalloraal (2005)
as Kittuni
Swantham Bharya Zindabad (2010)
as T.K. Vipin Kumar
Poothumbiyum Poovalanmarum (1996)
as Gonsalvas Sayippu