Malayalam actor and National Award winner Salim Kumar has been hospitalized in Kochi following a sudden health emergency on Saturday morning. The 57-year-old veteran performer was rushed to the hospital, where he was placed on ventilator support in the intensive care unit.
According to news agency PTI, the actor experienced a sudden downturn in his health earlier in the day, prompting immediate medical intervention. Hospital authorities have confirmed that his condition remains critical, adding that further updates regarding his medical status will be shared as his treatment progresses.
Salim Kumar's long battle with health issues has been well-documented, including his struggles with liver-related complications and a subsequent liver transplant. Despite these ongoing health concerns, he continued to work in select film projects, including Azadi and Bha Bha Ba in 2025.
The actor's career spans multiple genres, from mimicry stages to cinema stardom, with notable performances in films like Kalyanaraman, Punjabi House, and Ee Parakkum Thalika. He has won several Kerala State Film Awards and the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal in Adaminte Makan Abu.
