Veteran Malayalam Actor Salim Kumar Hospitalised, Placed On Ventilator Support

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Kumar has been admitted to a private hospital in Kochi and is currently undergoing treatment under close medical supervision. According to reports, the actor has been placed on ventilator support following fresh health complications. While hospital authorities confirmed that he remains in intensive care, it is not revealed by doctors if the health scare is linked to the existing ailments for which he has been receiving treatment in recent years. The National-award winning actor has been dealing with health crisis for a while. The news has left several well-wishers and members of the film fraternity worried.

Veteran Actor Salim Kumar Under Intensive Care

Salim Kumar, one of Malayalam cinema’s most celebrated performers, was admitted to a private hospital after developing health complications. Doctors are closely monitoring his condition, though no official statement has yet clarified the exact nature of his illness or whether it is connected to his ongoing liver-related treatment. Despite his health struggles, the actor continues to work in films. He was recently seen attending an event in Kochi and also cast his vote in this year’s Assembly elections.

Salim Kumar was most recently seen in the films Dileep's Bha Bha Ba and Sreenath Bhasi's Azadi. Known initially for his impeccable comic timing and memorable comedic performances, he later established himself as a versatile actor capable of handling varied roles. He is not the only actor from his family. Salim Kumar's son is Chandu Salim Kumar, who has worked in films such as Malik, Manjummel Boys. He later appeared in prominent roles in films such as Nadikar, Idiyan Chandhu, Painkili, and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra.

About Salim Kumar's Performances

Salim Kumar delivered memorable performances in her career. He played Dineshan in Kalyanaraman, a funny character; Bhaskaran in Punjabi House, a mute-comedy role that cemented his stardom; Shivan in C.I.D. Moosa, part of an detective trio, Makri Gopalan in Chattambinaadu, a energetic character and Thottappilly Surendran in Ee Parakkum Thalika, a bus conductor who provided comic relief.

He also earned critical acclaim for his award-winning performances as Abu in Adaminte Makan Abu that won him both the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor, and as Samuel in Achanurangatha Veedu, that earned him the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor. There has been no official news about Salim Kumar's health from his family yet. Fans of the actor are praying for his speedy recovery.