National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar dies in Kochi
On 6 June 2026 in Kochi, National Award-winning Malayalam actor, writer-director and mimicry artiste Salim Kumar died after a cardiac arrest.
Summary
Salim Kumar, the National Award-winning Malayalam actor, writer-director and mimicry artiste, died after a cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kochi on 6 June 2026. Salim Kumar won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the 2010 film 'Adaminte Makan Abu'. He was cremated with State honours at his residence at Chittattukara in North Paravur, Ernakulam district, on 7 June.
Key facts
- Died
- 6 June 2026, private hospital, Kochi
- Cause
- Cardiac arrest
- Known for
- Actor, writer-director, mimicry artiste
- National Award
- Best Actor, 'Adaminte Makan Abu' (2010)
- Funeral
- 7 June 2026, State honours, North Paravur (Ernakulam)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Salim Kumar, who died in Kochi on 6 June 2026, won the National Film Award for Best Actor for which film?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Adaminte Makan Abu
Salim Kumar won the National Film Award for Best Actor for 'Adaminte Makan Abu' (2010).