Salim Kumar is an actor, film director working in Malayalam cinema and Telugu cinema. Clapnumber holds 300 titles for Salim Kumar, from My Dear Kuttichathan in 1984 to Koodothram in 2026. By decade, that is 1 in the 1980s, 18 in the 1990s, 130 in the 2000s, 119 in the 2010s and 26 in the 2020s. Those titles are mostly drama, action and thriller.
Biography
Salim Kumar (10 October 1969 – 6 June 2026) was an Indian actor, director and writer who worked predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Widely regarded as one of the most prominent and influential actors in the history of Malayalam cinema, he appeared in over 300 films across a career spanning three decades. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010 for his performance in Adaminte Makan Abu.
His directorial film Karutha Joothan won the 2017 Kerala State Film Award for Best Story. He also won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for Achanurangatha Veedu (2005) and a Kerala State Television Award for Best Actor (2013).
Common questions
How many films has Salim Kumar been in?
Clapnumber lists 300 titles for Salim Kumar.
What was Salim Kumar's first film?
The earliest release on file is My Dear Kuttichathan (1984).
What is Salim Kumar's latest film?
The most recent release on file is Koodothram (2026).
Who has Salim Kumar worked with most?
Suraj Venjaramoodu, on 54 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch Salim Kumar's films?
Titles featuring Salim Kumar are listed on Zee5, VI movies and tv and Amazon Prime. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.
