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