# Malayalam Cinema Mourns Legend Salim Kumar

URL: https://technosports.co.in/malayalam-cinema-mourns-legend-salim-kumar/  
Published: 2026-06-07  
Updated: 2026-06-07  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The curtain falls on a comedy icon. Malayalam cinema legend Salim Kumar has passed away at 56 following a tragic cardiac arrest. From his hilarious roles in *Meesha Madhavan* to his powerhouse National Award-winning performance in *Adaminte Makan Abu*, he defined an era. His laughter echoes forever, while his son, Chandu, carries the torch forward. Rest in power, legend.