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Salim Kumar is an Indian movie actor, director and writer, who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He made his acting debut with the Mollywood movie “Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam,” Sidhique Shameer in the year 1996. He made his television debut with the serial “Cinema Chirima,” which was telecasted on Mazhavil Manorama in the year 2015. Moreover, he was the recipient of the National Film Award for Best Actor in the year 2010.

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Salim Kumar Personal Life
Salim Kumar was born on 10 October 1969 in Chittatukara, Kerala, India. Salim Kumar family is now residing in Chittatukara, Kerala, India. His father name is Gangadharan and his mother name is Kausalya. He completed his schooling in Govt. Lower Primary School and Govt. Boys High School, North Paravur and finished his graduation in Bachelor of Arts at Sree Narayana Mangalam College Malyankara & Maharajas College, Ernakulam. Salim Kumar wife name is Sunitha and the couple has two sons named Chandu and Aromal. Moreover, he is a member of the Indian National Congress in Kerala.

Salim Kumar Profile and Career
Salim Kumar started his career as a stage performer at Cochin Kalabhavan. He made his acting debut with the comedy television show “Comicola,” which was telecasted on Asianet. Later he was associated with the professional drama troop named Arathi Theatres, Cochin for four years. Salim Kumar’s breakthrough came in Malayalam film industry with the Sidhique Shameer’s movie “Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam,” in 1996. Then he received critical acclaim for his role in director Kamal’s movie “Perumazhakkalam,” in the year 2004. His performance in the movie Achanurangatha Veedu as a father was a major break in his acting career. As an actor, he has acted more than 140 movies in his career. For his talent, he has received the numerous awards like National Film Award, Kerala State Film Award and more. In Salim Kumar’s directorial venture his has directed various documentaries and length – drams which received good reviews from the critics.
Salim Kumar Biography
Name | Salim Kumar |
Real Name | Salim Kumar |
Nickname | Salim Kumar |
Profession | Indian film actor, director and writer |
Date of Birth | 10 October 1969 |
Age | 49 (as of January 2019) |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Father Name | Gangadharan |
Mother Name | Kausalya |
Siblings | Yet to be Updated |
Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
School | Govt. Lower Primary School and Govt. Boys High School, North Paravur |
College | Sree Narayana Mangalam College Malyankara & Maharajas College, Ernakulam |
Hobbies | Watching movies and Reading books |
Hometown | Chittatukara, Kerala, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Married | Yes |
Wife Name | Sunitha |
Affairs | NA |
Children | Chandu and Aromal |
Current City | Chittatukara, Kerala, India |
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Salim Kumar Movies List
- Shibu Movie (2019)…. Dr.Thomachan
- Mohanlal (2018)…. Sathan Jose
- Panchavarnathatha (2018)
- Kuttanadan Marpappa (2018)
- Aravindante Athidhikal (2018)
- Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam (2018) …..Karimannur Gopi
- Shikari shambu (2018)
- Queen (2018)
- Sakhavinte Priyasakhi (2018)
- Ramaleela (2017)
- Karutha Sooryan (2017)
- Hello Dubaikkaran (2017)
- Sherlock Toms (2017)
- Karutha Joothan (2017)
- Velipadinte Pusthakam (2017)
- Chippy (2017)
- Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan (2016)
- Moonam Naal Njyayarazhcha (2016)….Karumpan
- Thoppil Joppan (2016)….Father Koduveli
- Pathemari (2015)
- Birds With Large Wings (2015)
- Fireman (2015)
- Appavin Meesai (2014) Tamil Film
- Nedunchaalai (2014) Tamil……Maattu Sekar
- Nadodimannan (2013)…. Ravi
- Kunjananthante Kada (2013)
- Maryan (Tamil, 2013) … Thomayya
- Immanuel (2013) … Suku
- Lisammayude Veedu (2013) … Samuel
- Abhiyum Njanum…..Jose
- 101 Weddings (2012) …Khader
- Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012) … Thomachan
- Mr. Marumakan (2012)
- Ezham Suryan (2012)
- Vaadhyar(2012)
- Ordinary
- Cobra (2012) … Gopalan
- Masters (2012) … Monichan
- Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar (2012) … Rafeek
- Teja Bhai & Family (2011) … Divakaran Nair
- Janapriyan (2011) … Kannappan kannapi
- Manikiakkallu (2011) … Kunjiraman ‘THAMPURAN’
- Christian Brothers (2011) …. Purushothaman
- Makeup Man (2011) …. Lawrence
- Arjunan Saakshi (2011)…Mechanic Jackson
- Doubles (2011) …. Mayyazhi
- Adaminte Makan Abu(2011)
- Marykkundoru Kunjaadu (2010) …. Lonappan
- Best Actor (2010)…Vadival Pranchi
- Kaaryasthan (2010) …. Kalidas
- Oridathoru Postman (2010)
- Swantham Bharya Zindabad(2010)…. T K Vipin kumar
- Anwar (2010)
- Adaminte Makan Abu (2010) …. Abookka
- Pokkiri Raja (2010) …. Writer Manoharan
- Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum (2010)…. Gopalan
- Chattambinadu (2009) …. Gopalan
- Gulumal-The Escape (2009)
- Angel John(2009)… Rajan
- Kappal Muthalaali(2009)…. Omanakuttan
- Makante Achan (2009) …. Krishnan Kutty
- Ee Pattanathil Bhootham(2009) …. Sub Inspector
- 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) …. Ayyappan
- Love In Singapore (2009)…. Shukkur khan
- Lollypop (2008) …. Priest / Advocate Kuriakose
- Crazy Gopalan (2008) …. Lakshmanan
- Sultan (2008) ….. Sundaran
- Mayabazar(2008)….Govindan Ashari
- Annan Thambi (2008) Inspector Shyamalan
- Twenty:20 (2008) …. Induchoodan IPS
- Flash (2007)
- Kadha Parayumbol (2007) ….Poet Das Vadakkemuri
- Chocolate (2007) …. Pappan
- Arabikatha (2007) …. Kareem
- Hallo (2007) …. Chidambaram
- July 4 …. Sakthivel
- Goal (2007 Malayalam film)
- Ekantham (2007)
- Nagaram (2007) …. Nanappan
- The Speed Track (2007) …. Lali
- Mayavi (2007) …. Kannan Srank
- Inspector Garud (2007) …. Chakkachamparambil Lonappan
- Changathipoocha (2007) …. Rajappan
- Karutha Pakshikal (2006)
- Vaasthavam (2006) … Thrippan Namboothiri
- Chess (2006) …. Unnikkannan
- Prajapathi (2006) …. Film Star Abhilash
- Pulijanmam (2006)
- Eakantham(2006)…Velayudhan
- Thuruppu Gulan (2006)…. Khader
- Rajamanikyam (2005) …. Dasappan
- Rasikan(2004)…Paramu
- Youth Festival (2004) …Veerapandi
- Malsaram(2003)…. Vaira Muthu
- Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum (2003)
- The Fire (2003)
- Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu (2003) …Sundaran
- Pulival Kalyanam (2003) …Manavalan
- Swantham Malavika (2003)
- Pattalam (2003)…. S.I. Gabbar Keshavan
- Kilichundan Mampazham (2003) …Uzman
- Thilakkam (2003) …. Omanakkuttan
- C.I.D. Moosa (2003) …Mental Patient
- Gramophone (2003) …. ‘Tabla’ Bhaskaran
- Vellithira (2003) …Surendran
- Pattanathil Sundaran (2003) … Bhuvanachandran
- Savithriyude Aranjanam (2002) …Olympian Bhootham Appachan
- Vasanthamalika (2002)
- Kalyanaraman (2002) …. Pyari
- Bamboo Boys (2002)… Chamba
- Kunjikoonan (2002) …. Chandran
- Kashillatheyum Jeevikkam (2002)
- Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002)…Maayandi
- Punyam (2002)
- Pranayamanithooval (2002) … Sundaran
- Thandavam (2002) …Basheer
- Meesa Madhavan (2002) …. Advocate Mukundanunni
- Valkannadi (2002) …Raghavan
- Kakki Nakshatram (2002)
- Bharthavudyogam (2001)
- Nariman (2001) ….Kochunarayanan’s manager
- One Man Show (2001)…Bhaskaran
- Sundara Purushan (2001)
- Soothradharan (2001) ….Leela Krishnan
- Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001) …Koshy
- Naranathu Thampuran (2001)
- Ee Naadu Innale Vare (2001)
- Melevaryathe Malakhakkuttikal (2000) …Bhaskaran
- Thenkasipattanam (2000)
- Unnimaya (2000)
- Kinnara Thumbikal (2000)
- Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan (2000) …Astrologer
- Nadanpennum Naattupramaaniyum (2000)
- Tokyo Nagarathile Viseshangal (1999) ….Kadappuram Paarayi
- Sooryavanam (1998) ….Thamarathoppu
- Mattupetti Machan (1998) …. Manoharan
- Graama Panchaayathu (1998)
- Manthri Kochamma (1998)
- Adukkala Rahasyam Angaadi Paattu (1997)
- Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan (1997) ….Kizhi
- Ancharakalyanam (1997)
- Moonu Kodiyum Munnooru Pavanum (1997) …..Mattanchery Mathen
- Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam (1996)
Salim Kumar as Dubbing Artist
- Utopiayile Rajavu – Voice for kakka (Voice For Crow)
- Alamara – Voice for Alamara (Voice For Wooden Wardrobe)
Salim Kumar Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
---|---|---|---|
2015 | Cinema Chirima | himself | Mazhavil Manorama |
2016 | Comedy Circus | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama |
2017 | Comedy stars | Judge | Asianet |
2017 | Comedy Utsavam | Himself | Flowers TV |
2018 | Urvashi Theatre | Mentor | Asianet |
2018–Present | Thakarppan Comedy | Mentor | Mazhavil Manorama |
Salim Kumar Awards
National Film Awards
- 2010: Best Actor – Adaminte Makan Abu[
Kerala State Film Awards
- 2005: Second Best Actor – Achanurangatha Veedu
- 2010: Best Actor – Adaminte Makan Abu
- 2013: Best Comedian – Ayalum Njanum Thammil
- 2016: Best Story – Karutha Joothan
Kerala State Television Awards
- 2013: Best Actor – Parethante Paribhavangal
Filmfare Awards South
- 2011: Best Actor – Malayalam – Adaminte Makan Abu[
South Indian International Movie Awards
- 2012: Special Jury Award – Adaminte Makan Abu
Asianet Film Awards
- 2008: Best Comedy Actor – Annan Thambi
- 2011: Special Jury Award – Adaminte Makan Abu
Other awards
- 2005: Sathyan Award – Achanurangatha Veedu
- 2005: Bharathan Award – Achanurangatha Veedu
- 2010: Jaihind TV Film Award for Best Actor – Adaminte Makan Abu
- 2010: Amrita-FEFKA Film Award’s Special Jury Award – Adaminte Makan Abu
- 2010: Kerala Film Critics Association Award’s Special Jury Award – Adaminte Makan Abu
- 2011: Prem Nazir Award
- 2012: Best Actor for Adaminte Makan Abu at Imagine India International Film Festival
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