National Award winner Salim Kumar is no more, had created a special identity in the hearts of fans through comedy films.

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 7, 2026

Salim Kumar Death: A sad news is coming out from Malayalam film industry. National Award winner Salim Kumar has passed away. Salim Kumar, who ruled the hearts of the audience with his comedy, has said goodbye to the world at the age of just 56. The actor was not well for some time, after which he was admitted to a private hospital in Kochi. But the doctors could not save him and he died. There is a wave of mourning in the Malayalam film industry and the actor’s fans are also in shock.

Salim Kumar was on ventilator

National Award winner Salim Kumar was kept on ventilator in a private hospital in Kochi. After which the actor’s breathing stopped and he is no longer among us. The actor had created a unique identity in the hearts of the audience with his comedy in the film industry. Salim Kumar was called the king of comedy in Malayalam industry. The actor had entertained the audience in his life by playing comedy as well as serious roles.

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Created identity in the industry with these films

Before coming into the film industry, Salim Kumar had made his mark in the world of theaters and mimicry. In the year 1997, the actor entered the film industry. His first film was ‘Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam’. The actor made his place in the film industry with this film. After this film, he started getting films one after the other and he became the comedy king of Malayalam industry. In his career, the actor has given excellent films like ‘Tenkasipatnam’, ‘Meesa Madhavan’, ‘Satyameva Jayate’, ‘Ee Parakkum Thalika’, ‘CID Moosa’, ‘Tilakkam’, ‘Mayavi’ and ‘Perumazhakkalam’.

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Who all in the family?

The actor now leaves behind his wife Sunita and his two sons Chandu Salim Kumar and Aromal Salim Kumar. The actor’s family is completely devastated by his demise. At the same time, his close actor friends in the film industry are also expressing grief over his demise. The actor’s fans are paying tribute to him by sharing his photos on social media.

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