Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
October 10, 1969 (age 56)
Place of Birth
Chittatukara, Kerala, India
Also Known As
സലിം കുമാര്
സലീം കുമാർ
Salim Kumar
Biography
Salim Kumar is a National Award winning Indian film actor and mimic predominantly acting in Malayalam cinema. He is 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
Film
Bha. Bha. Ba.
Adv. Mukundan Unni
2025
Film
My Dear Kuttichathan
Musician
1984
Film
C.I.D. Moosa
The Insane Man
2003
Film
My Great Grandfather
2019
Film
Chess
Unnikkannan
2006
Film
Gramapanchayath
Bhaskaran
1998
Film
Kinnara Thumbikal
2000
Film
Mayavi
Kannan Srank
2007
Film
Malik
Moosakka
2021
Film
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
Lolappan
2010
Film
Anwar
Ashraf
2010
Film
Pokkiri Raja
Manoharan Mangalodayam
2010
Film
Nariman
Balan
2001
Film
Ohm Shanthi Oshaana
Narrator
2014
Film
Arjunan Saakshi
Mechanic Jackson
2011
Film
Pachakuthira
Chandran
2006
Film
One
Dasappan
2021
Film
Thallumaala
Singer
2022
Film
Ittymaani: Made In China
Mapranam Varkey
2019
Film
Pandippada
Umakanthan
2005
Filmography
2026FilmKoodothram2025FilmBha. Bha. Ba.as Adv. Mukundan Unni2024FilmPanchayat Jettyas MLA2024FilmIdiyan Chandhu2024FilmKudumba Sthreeyum Kunjadum2024FilmMarivillin Gopurangalas Thomas2024FilmMalayalee from Indiaas Hamsa2023FilmOru Kadath Naadan Kathaas Mammali2023FilmAaromalinte Adyathe Pranayamas Rafi2023FilmKirkkanas Kusumakumar Warrier (Kuku)2023FilmKallanum Bhagavathiyumas Priest2023FilmVellari Pattanamas Kunjikannan Master2023FilmVanithaas Rajan2022FilmMukundan Unni Associates™as Unni's Grandfather (voice)2022FilmMei Hoom Moosa2022FilmThallumaalaas Singer2022FilmPadaas Justice Thankappan Achari2022FilmThirimalias Avarachan2021FilmMeowas Usthad2021FilmSumesh & Rameshas Indhukaladharan2021FilmMalikas Moosakka2021FilmOneas Dasappan2020FilmVarkeyas Ashan2020FilmDhamakaas Dr. Gopinath2019FilmDriving Licenceas Agusti2019FilmMunthiri Monchanas Thavala (Frog)2019FilmAakashaganga 22019FilmIttymaani: Made In Chinaas Mapranam Varkey2019FilmGanagandharvanas Rajaji2019FilmPorinju Mariam Joseas 'Beedi' Joy2019FilmShibuas Dr. Thomas2019FilmA for Apple2019FilmAnd The Oscar Goes To...as Sakhav Moidu2019FilmMASK2019FilmMy Great Grandfather2019FilmThe Gambleras Eapan2019FilmOru Yamandan Premakadhaas Paanjikuttan2019FilmMadura Rajaas Manoharan Mangalodayam2019FilmChildhood Friendsas SK Sir2019FilmAn International Local Storyas MLA Joseph Manavalan2019FilmOru Adaar Loveas Manavalan2019FilmAllu Ramendranas SI Sinto Simon2018FilmChalakkudikkaran Changathi2018FilmMangalyam Thanthunanenaas Kuriyakose Tharayill2018FilmLaughing Apartment Near Girinagar2018FilmMohanlalas 'Sathan' Jose2018FilmPanchavarnathathaas Jimmy2018FilmKuttanadan Marpappaas Philipose2018FilmRosapooas V.T. Shankar2018FilmShikkari Shambhuas SI Jimmy2018FilmDaivame Kaithozham K.Kumar Akanamas Karimannur Gopi2018FilmQueenas Adv.Mukundan2018FilmSakhavinte Priyasakhi2017FilmChippy2017FilmHello Dubaikkaran2017FilmSherlock Tomsas Chauro2017FilmRamaleelaas Sumesh Venjara2017FilmVelipadinte Pusthakamas Prof. Premraj2017FilmThe Black Jewas Aaron Eliyahu2017FilmClint2017FilmAlamaraas Alamara (Voice)2016FilmKattappanayile Rithwik Roshanas 'Naxalite' Chandran2016FilmThoppil Joppanas Father Isaac Vaalambarambil2016FilmMoonam Naal Njayarazhcha2015FilmFemale Unnikrishnanas Thamarakulam Dravian2015FilmValiya Chirakulla Pakshikalas School Head Master2015FilmPathemarias Narayanan's father2015FilmUtopiayile Rajavuas Crow (Voice)2015FilmElanjikavu P.O.2015FilmCompartment2015FilmFiremanas Narendan Achari2015FilmThe Reporter2014FilmSecondsas Jeevan2014FilmBhaiyya Bhaiyyaas Korah2014FilmNedunchaalaias Mattum Shekar2014FilmMy Dear Mummy2014FilmOhm Shanthi Oshaanaas Narrator2014FilmThekku Thekkoru Deshathu2013FilmBicycle Thievesas Jose Prakash2013FilmNadodimannanas Ravi2013FilmKQ2013FilmKunjananthante Kada2013FilmMaryanas Thomayya2013FilmAbhiyum Njanumas Jose2013FilmImmanuelas Suku2013FilmPlayers2013FilmAnnum Innum Ennumas Lopez Chencherry2013FilmMaad Dadas Giridhar2013FilmLisammayude Veeduas Samuel2012Film101 Weddingsas Khader2012FilmPrabhuvinte Makkal2012FilmAyalum Njanum Thammilas Thomachan2012FilmBhoopadathil Illatha Oridam2012FilmMr. Marumakanas Sankaranunni2012FilmVadhiyar2012FilmEzham Suryan2012FilmCobraas Gopalan2012FilmMastersas Monachan2012FilmOrdinaryas Ashan2012FilmOrangeas Ashan2012FilmPadmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumaras Rafeek2011FilmVenicile Vyaparias Kamalasanan2011FilmSwapna Sancharias Sugathan2011FilmChristian Brothersas Purushothaman2011FilmUlakam Chuttum Valibanas Guru2011FilmDoctor Loveas Novelist2011FilmTeja Bhai and Familyas Divakaran Nair2011FilmOrma Mathramas Lawrence2011FilmThe Filmstaar2011FilmThree Kingsas K. S. Prashanthan2011FilmAdaminte Makan Abuas Abu2011FilmThe Trainas Ramu2011FilmJanapriyanas Kannappan2011FilmManikyakalluas Kunjraaman / Thampuraan2011FilmBhakthajanangalude Sradhakku2011FilmMohabbath2011FilmDoublesas Mayyazhi2011FilmMakeup Manas Lawrance2011FilmArjunan Saakshias Mechanic Jackson2010FilmPuthumukhangal2010FilmMarykkundoru Kunjaaduas Lolappan2010FilmTournamentas Karuppayya2010FilmBest Actoras Vadival Pranchi2010FilmAgain Kasarkode Khaderbaias Kalam2010FilmSwantham Bharya Zindabadas T.K. Vipin Kumar2010FilmKaaryasthanas Kalidas2010FilmFour Friendsas Kochaouseppe2010FilmAnwaras Ashraf2010FilmOridathoru Postmanas Chandrappan2010Film3 Char Sau Beesas Chandran2010FilmPlus Twoas Lalappan2010FilmMalarvaadi Arts Clubas Kattappuram Sashi2010FilmCanvas2010FilmPokkiri Rajaas Manoharan Mangalodayam2010FilmCheriya Kallanum Valiya Poleesumas Gopalan2010FilmYugapurushanas Maniyan2010FilmHappy Husbandsas Satyapalan/Dharmapalan2009FilmMy Big Fatheras Unnikkuttan2009FilmChattambinaduas Maakkri Gopalan2009FilmKeralotsavam Mission 20092009FilmKappalu Muthalalias Omanakuttan2009FilmSwa Leas Chandramohan2009FilmAngel Johnas Moneylender2009FilmKerala Cafeas Manikandan2009FilmRobin Hoodas Nassar2009FilmLoudspeakeras KP2009FilmDuplicateas Professional Killer Ronnie (PKR)2009FilmDecent Parties2009FilmEe Pattanathil Bhoothamas SI Madhavan Chandrappinn2009FilmSamastha Keralam PO2009Film2 Harihar Nagaras Ayyappan2009FilmGulumaal: The Escapeas Bhai2009FilmLove in Singaporeas Shukkoor2009FilmMakante Achanas Krishnan Kutty2008FilmSMSas Sundaran2008FilmCrazy Gopalanas Lakshmanan2008FilmLollipopas Fr. / Adv. Kuriakose Kuzhiyilchadi2008FilmThavalam2008FilmMayabazaras Govindan2008FilmParthan Kanda Paralokamas Karunan2008FilmOne Way Ticketas Sakkath Beeran2008FilmShakespeare M.A. Malayalamas Sugunan Moothukunnam2008FilmAandavanas Mayinkutti2008FilmTwenty 20as SP Indhuchoodan2008FilmAnnan Thambias Sub Inspector Shyamalan2008FilmMullaas 'Thotti' Sasi2008FilmGopalapuranam2008FilmCycleas Stephen2007FilmKangarooas 'Current' Kunjachan2007FilmKatha Parayumbolas Das Vadakkemuri2007FilmHareendran Oru Nishkalankan?as Rajendran Vazhayila2007FilmAyur Rekhaas Ismail2007FilmRomeooas Naranimangalam Narayanan2007FilmKichamani M.B.A.as Kasim2007FilmChocolateas Pappan2007FilmArabikkathaas Karim2007FilmHalloas Chidambaram2007FilmJuly 4as Sakthivel2007FilmMission 90 Daysas Aravindan2007FilmGoalas Kuriakose2007FilmAbraham And Lincoln2007FilmSpeed Trackas Lali2007FilmEkantham2007FilmMayavias Kannan Srank2007FilmInspector Garudas Lonappan2007FilmChangathipoochaas Rajappan2007FilmPayum Pulias Mujeeb Rahman2006FilmOruvanas Balan2006FilmKarutha Pakshikalas Shanmughan2006FilmVaasthavamas Thrippan Namboodiri2006FilmEnnittumas Fa.Perera Joseph2006FilmBhargavacharitham Moonam Khandamas Ali2006FilmAanachandamas Manikandan2006FilmChessas Unnikkannan2006FilmPrajapathias Power Star Manohar/ Manoharan Kumbalangi2006FilmThuruppugulanas Khadar2006FilmPachakuthiraas Chandran2006FilmKilukkam Kilukilukkamas Appachan2006FilmToys of Coconut Shellas Achooti2006FilmLionas Pottakkuzhy Chellappan2006FilmAchanurangatha Veeduas Samuel2005FilmMaanikyan2005FilmSarkar Dada2005FilmRajamanikyamas Dasappan2005FilmJunior Senioras Sathyan2005FilmNaranas Idimutti Rajan2005FilmLokanathan I. A. S.as Rajappan2005FilmChanthupottuas Vareed2005FilmPandippadaas Umakanthan2005FilmRappakalas Govindan2005FilmThaskara Veeranas Suguthan2005FilmKrithyamas Badsha2005FilmDeepangal Sakshias Advocate2005FilmIruvattam Manavattias Ochira Velu2005FilmThommanum Makkalumas Rajakannu2005FilmImmini Nalloraalas Kittuni2005FilmUdayananu Tharamas Rafeeq2004FilmRasikanas Paramu2004FilmPerumazhakkalamas Aamu Elappa2004FilmYouth Festival2004FilmKadhavaseshanas Renuka's brother-in-law2004FilmAparichithanas Tribal Helper2004FilmThalamelamas Sattappan2004FilmChathikkatha Chanthuas Vikram2004FilmVismayathumbathuas Guhan2004FilmVellinakshatramas Dr. Sundaresan2004FilmGreetingsas Vaidyanathan2004FilmKerala House Udan Vilpanakkuas Tester Kannappan2004FilmParayam2003FilmPattanathil Sundaranas Adv. Bhuvanachandran2003FilmPulival Kalyanamas Manavalan2003FilmValathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veeduas Suryaprakashan2003FilmHariharan Pilla Happy Aanuas Sundaran2003FilmPattalamas Gabbar Kesavan2003FilmEnte Veedu... Appuvinteyumas Moonga Varkey2003FilmC.I.D. Moosaas The Insane Man2003FilmVellithiraas Surendran2003FilmSadanandante Samayamas Gopalan2003FilmKilichundan Mampazhamas Usman2003FilmThilakkamas Omanakkuttan2003FilmGramophoneas 'Tabla' Bhaskaran2002FilmVasanthamalikaas Komalan2002FilmSavithriyude Aranjanamas Olympion Bhootham Appachan2002FilmKalyanaramanas Pyari2002FilmValkannadias Satheeshan2002FilmPranayamanithoovalas Sundaran2002FilmPakalpooramas Manikyan2002FilmThandavamas Basheer2002FilmMeesa Madhavanas Adv. Mukundanunny2002FilmMazhathullikkilukkamas Mayandi2002FilmKunjikkoonanas Chandran2002FilmBamboo Boysas Chamba2001FilmSoothradharanas Leela Krishnan2001FilmOne Man Showas Bhaskaran2001FilmNarimanas Balan2001FilmSundarapurushanas Balan2001FilmEe Nadu Ennalevare2001FilmEe Parakkum Thalikaas Koshy2001FilmNaranathu Thamburanas Shivan2001FilmSathyameva Jayathe2001FilmBhadra2001FilmBharthavudyogamas Pushpan2000FilmThenkasipattanamas Muthuraman2000FilmMera Naam Joker2000FilmKinnara Thumbikal2000FilmMelevaryathe Malakhakkuttikalas Bhaskaran2000FilmNadan Pennum Natupramaniyum2000FilmDarling Darlingas Telephone Booth Owner1999FilmTokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal1999FilmMy Dear Karadyas Constable Ujwallan1999FilmUdayapuram Sulthanas Salim1998FilmMeenakshi Kalyanamas Adv. Sivan Mullassery1998FilmMayajalamas Ezhupunna Mathai1998FilmMangalya Pallakkuas Phalgunan1998FilmMattupetti Machanas Manoharan1998FilmChenaparambile Aanakkaryam1998FilmKudumba Vaarthakalas Kunjumon1998FilmGramapanchayathas Bhaskaran1998FilmMalabaril Ninnoru Manimaaranas Omallur Omanakuttan1997FilmSuvarna Simhasanamas Gopalan1997FilmMannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkanas Kizhi1997FilmGurushishyan1997FilmNewspaper Boyas Venkidi1996FilmPoothumbiyum Poovalanmarumas Gonsalvas Sayippu1991FilmSandhesamas Uncredited role1984FilmMy Dear Kuttichathanas Musician—FilmUllasa Poothirikal—FilmIndira—FilmAppavin Meesai—FilmKoodothram 2—FilmC.I.D. Moosa 2as Insane Man