Salim Kumar: key obituary facts
Is Salim Kumar dead? Yes. Salim Kumar died on June 6, 2026, at age 56.
Cause of death: Salim Kumar's cause of death was reported as liver disease.
What was Salim Kumar known for?
He was an actor.
More about Salim Kumar
Born: 10 October 1969.
Place of birth: Chittatukara.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, television actor, film director, screenwriter.
Nationality: India.
Education: Maharaja's College.
Awards: National Film Award for Best Actor, Kerala State Film Awards, Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.
Career began: 1997.
Occupations: Actor, director.
Years active: 1996–2026.
Salim Kumar, an Indian actor and film director known for Karutha Joothan, Achanurangatha Veedu and Adaminte Makan Abu, died on June 6, 2026, at the age of 56 after a liver disease.
Born on October 10, 1969, in Chittatukara, he began his career in 1997 and became widely recognized in Malayalam cinema, first for comedy roles and later for character parts. His performance in Adaminte Makan Abu brought him the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010, while Achanurangatha Veedu earned him a Kerala State Film Award.
He also directed Karutha Joothan, which won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story in 2017.