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Salim Kumar(1969-2026)

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Writer
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Salim Kumar
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Salim Kumar was born on 10 October 1969 in Chittatukara, Kerala, India. He was an actor and director, known for Karutha Joothan (2017), Abu, Son of Adam (2011) and Compartment (2015). He was married to Sunitha. He died on 6 June 2026 in Kochi, India.
BornOctober 10, 1969
DiedJune 6, 2026(56)
BornOctober 10, 1969
DiedJune 6, 2026(56)
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  • Awards
    • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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Known for

Salim Kumar in Karutha Joothan (2017)
Karutha Joothan
7.5
  • Aaron Eliyahu
  • 2017
Salim Kumar in Abu, Son of Adam (2011)
Abu, Son of Adam
7.8
  • Abu
  • 2011
Compartment (2015)
Compartment
7.0
  • Actor
  • 2015
Dileep and Bhavana in Marykkundoru Kunjaadu (2010)
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
6.6
  • Lonappan
  • 2010

Credits

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Actor

  • Rangeela
    • Filming
  • Panavally Pandavas
  • Oru Flashback Story
    • Completed
  • Ee Parakkum Thalika 2
    • Production Unknown
  • Aa Mukhangal
    • Production Unknown
  • Koodothram (2026)
    Koodothram
    7.1
    • 2026
  • Rachel (2025)
    Rachel
    8.2
    • 2025
  • Sreenath Bhasi in Azadi (2025)
    Azadi
    6.2
    • 2025
  • Ullasappoothirikal
    • 2025
  • Binocular (2024)
    Binocular
    Short
    • Kunjettan
    • 2024
  • Idiyan Chandhu (2024)
    Idiyan Chandhu
    4.5
    • C I Balan
    • 2024
  • Kudumba Sthreeyum Kunjadum
    2.3
    • 2024
  • Nivin Pauly, Dhyan Sreenivasan, and Anaswara Rajan in Malayalee from India (2024)
    Malayalee from India
    5.6
    • Hamsakka
    • 2024
  • Badal: The Manifesto (2024)
    Badal: The Manifesto
    • 2024
  • Aaromalinte Adyathe Pranayam (2023)
    Aaromalinte Adyathe Pranayam
    8.8
    • Rafi
    • 2023
  • Kenkemam (2023)
    Kenkemam
    8.5
    • 2023
  • Kirkkan (2023)
    Kirkkan
    5.8
    • Kusumakumar Warrier
    • 2023
  • Prem Kumar, Mokksha, Salim Kumar, Johny Antony, Anusree, Maala Parvathi, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Noby Marcose, and Rajesh Madhavan in Kallanum Bhagavathiyum (2023)
    Kallanum Bhagavathiyum
    4.0
    • 2023
  • Manju Warrier, Kottayam Ramesh, Harish Pengan, Pramod Velliyanad, Salim Kumar, Suresh Krishna, S.V. Krishna Shankar, Shabareesh Varma, Soubin Shahir, Veena Nair, and Remya Suresh in Vellaripattanam (2023)
    Vellaripattanam
    3.6
    • Kunjikannan Master
    • 2023
  • Vanitha (2023)
    Vanitha
    6.0
    • Rajan
    • 2023

Director

  • Jayaram and Salim Kumar in Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumarakanam (2018)
    Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumarakanam
    3.2
    • Director
    • 2018
  • Salim Kumar in Karutha Joothan (2017)
    Karutha Joothan
    7.5
    • Director
    • 2017
  • Compartment (2015)
    Compartment
    7.0
    • Director
    • 2015

Writer

  • Jayaram and Salim Kumar in Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumarakanam (2018)
    Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumarakanam
    3.2
    • written by
    • 2018
  • Salim Kumar in Karutha Joothan (2017)
    Karutha Joothan
    7.5
    • story, screenplay, dialogue
    • 2017
  • Compartment (2015)
    Compartment
    7.0
    • story, screenplay, dialogue
    • 2015

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Official Trailer
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Trailer [OV]
Trailer 2:11
Trailer [OV]
Official Teaser
Trailer 0:58
Official Teaser
Rachel Official Teaser
Trailer 0:41
Rachel Official Teaser
Kudumba Sthreeyum Kunjadum - Official Trailer
Trailer 2:00
Kudumba Sthreeyum Kunjadum - Official Trailer
Kudumbasthreeyum Kunjadum - Official Teaser
Trailer 2:56
Kudumbasthreeyum Kunjadum - Official Teaser

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 10, 1969
    • Chittatukara, Kerala, India
  • Died
    • June 6, 2026
    • Kochi, India(heart failure/liver failure)
  • Spouse
    • Sunitha? - June 6, 2026 (his death, 2 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Salim Kumar is the first and currently the only actor to win the three Kerala State film awards for : Best Actor(2010), Second Best Actor(2005) and Best Comedian(2013).

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