# National Award Winner Salim Kumar on Ventilator — Kerala’s Beloved Star Fights His Biggest Battle Yet

URL: https://technosports.co.in/salim-kumar-on-ventilator-keralas/  
Published: 2026-06-06  
Updated: 2026-06-06  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Malayalam cinema’s most cherished comedian and National Award-winning actor **Salim Kumar** has been rushed to a hospital in Ernakulam, Kerala, and is reportedly on **ventilator support**, according to a PTI report published on June 6, 2026. The news has left millions of fans across Kerala deeply shaken.

## Who Is Salim Kumar?

If you’ve ever laughed out loud watching a Malayalam film, chances are Salim Kumar had something to do with it. Born on **October 10, 1969**, in North Paravur, Kerala, he rose from a TV comedy host to becoming **the only actor in Kerala film history** to win all three State Film Awards — Best Actor, Second Best Actor, and Best Comedian.

His crowning achievement came in **2010**, when he won the **National Film Award for Best Actor** for his deeply moving performance as Abu in *Adaminte Makan Abu* — a role that showed the world he was far more than just a comedian.

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![Salim Kumar](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lslsl.jpg)

## Salim Kumar Health Update: What We Know

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| **Full Name** | Salim Kumar K.G. |
| **Age** | 56 (born October 10, 1969) |
| **Current Status** | Reportedly on ventilator support |
| **Hospital Location** | Ernakulam, Kerala |
| **Source** | PTI (June 6, 2026) |
| **Known For** | *Adaminte Makan Abu*, *Achanurangatha Veedu*, *Meesa Madhavan* |
| **Big Award** | National Film Award for Best Actor (2010) |

As per PTI reports, Salim Kumar was rushed to a hospital in Ernakulam and is currently receiving critical care on ventilator support. No official statement has been released by his family yet regarding the specific medical condition.

## A Legacy Worth Celebrating

According to [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salim_Kumar), Salim Kumar has appeared in nearly **250 Malayalam films** and is widely considered one of the greatest comedians in the history of Indian regional cinema. What makes his story even more special is that he initially dreamed of being a singer before his gift for mimicry — which won him the University championship **three years in a row** — steered him toward acting.

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## FAQs

### **Q: Why was Salim Kumar rushed to the hospital?**

As of June 6, 2026, the specific medical condition has not been officially disclosed — only that he is on ventilator support at a hospital in Ernakulam, Kerala, per PTI reports.

### **Q: What is Salim Kumar best known for?**

He is best known for winning the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010 for *Adaminte Makan Abu* and for his iconic comedy roles in Malayalam blockbusters like *Meesa Madhavan*.