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 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, 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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