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