Abu Salim (born 1956) is an Indian actor in
Malayalam movie
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s, in which he has played villains roles and other characters. He has also acted in a few
Tamil
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,
Hindi
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,
Kannada
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and
Telugu
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S ...
films.
Early life and background
Abu Salim was born as the second son among 6 children to Kunhammed and Fathima at Kalpetta in
Wayanad
Wayanad () is a district in the north-east of Indian state Kerala with administrative headquarters at the municipality of Kalpetta. It is the only plateau in Kerala. The Wayanad Plateau forms a continuation of the Mysore Plateau, the southern ...
. He had his primary education from S.K.M.J. High school, Kalpetta, Waynad. His debut movie was ''Rajan Paranja Kadha'' in 1978.
He is a
Police Officer
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by profession and retired as a Sub-Inspector in 2012. He won the Mr. Calicut Title in 1981, Mr. Kerala in 1982, Mr. South India thrice in 1983, 1986 and 1987, and Mr. India title in 1984 and fifth place in 1992.
Personal life
He married Ummukulsu on 23 May 1982. The couple have a daughter, Sabitha and a son, Sanu Salim. Sabitha is married to Ashik TK and is living in Wollongong and the couple have two kids, Lutfa and Luann Ashik . Sanu Salim runs a restaurant in Kalpetta, a media studio in Calicut and a packet food manufacturing company in Cochin. He is married to Rizwana Parveen and the couple have three children, Alaaya, Alvira and Azlaan.
Filmography
Malayalam
* 1978 ''Rajan Paranja Kadha''
* 1988 ''Puraavrutham''
* 1990 ''
Brahma Rakshass
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'' as gunda
* 1991 ''kalari'' as police officer
* 1992 ''
Aayushkalam'' as Peter
* 1992 ''
Johnnie Walker
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''
* 1993 ''
Yadhavam''
* 1994 ''
Rudraksham
''Rudraksham'' (Malayalam: രുദ്രാക്ഷം) is a 1994 action Malayalam film starring Suresh Gopi, Annie and Devan. Written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas. This film was criticized for extreme violence.
Plot
Due to his ...
''
* 1994 ''
Cabinet
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'' as goonda
* 1994 ''Vishnu''
* 1994 ''Sadaram''
* 1994 ''Pingami''
* 1995 ''
Street
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'' as goonda
* 1995 ''Boxer'' as Hebro Daniel
* 1996 ''
Rajaputhran
''Rajaputhran'' ( Royal Son) is a 1996 Malayalam-language action drama film, directed by Shajoon Kariyal. It stars Suresh Gopi, Vikram, Vijayaraghavan, Shobana and Murali in the lead roles. This was another script written by Ranjith for Su ...
'' as Karunan
* 1996 ''
Yuvathurki
''Yuvathurki'' () is a 1996 Malayalam-language action film directed by Bhadran, produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation in association with Seven Arts. Suresh Gopi and Vijayashanti appear in the leading roles. Dr. Rajendra Babu was the dialo ...
'' as Jackson
* 1996 ''Patanayakan'' as Phayalwan
* 1996 ''
Indraprastham'' as goonda
* 1997 ''
The Car
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'' as Ambrose
* 1997 ''Guru Sishyan as Vasu
* 1997 ''Kudamaattam''
* 1998 ''Soorya Vanam''
* 1999 ''
Pallavur Devanarayanan
''Pallavur Devanarayanan'' is a 1999 Malayalam drama film, written by Gireesh Puthenchery and directed by V. M. Vinu, in which Mammootty plays the lead titular role, Pallavur Devanarayanan. The music for the film was composed by Raveendran an ...
''
* 1999 ''Stalin Sivadas''
* 1999 ''Captain'' as Chandu
* 1999 ''Devi'' as Dantra
* 1999 ''
Panchapandavar
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Plot
''Panchapandavar'' is the story of 5 friends ( Jayan, Raghav ...
''
* 1999 ''Pattaabhishekam''
* 2000 ''
Rapid Action Force
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'' as goonda
* 2000 ''Naadan Pennum Naattupramaaniyum''
* 2000 ''
The Gang'' as Life Guard
* 2000 ''
Darling Darling''
* 2001 ''Ee Nadu Innalevare''
* 2001 ''
Red Indians'' as Pokken
* 2001 ''Sraavu''
* 2001 ''Unnathangalil''as Prabhu
* 2003 ''
Mizhi Randilum
''Mizhi Randilum'' (English: ''In both Eyes'') is a 2003 Malayalam film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumari, and Revathi. This movie was actor Narendra Prasad's last film ...
'' as Srada's husband
* 2003 ''
C.I.D. Moosa'' as CI George
*2004 ''
Vesham
''Vesham'' is a 2004 Malayalam-language film directed by V. M. Vinu, produced by Swargachithra Appachan in which Mammootty in lead role. Innocent and Gopika played other important roles.
Plot
The movie narrates the story of Appu ( Mammootty) ...
''
* 2004 ''
Wanted''
* 2004 ''
Vismayathumbathu
''Vismayathumbathu'' () is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film written, directed and produced by Fazil. It stars Mohanlal, Mukesh, and Nayanthara. Mohanlal plays Sreekumar, who possess sixth sense, while Nayanthara ...
'' as Inspector Ravi
* 2005 ''
Thommanum Makkalum'' as Manikyan
* 2005 ''
Chandrolsavam
''Chandrolsavam'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal with Meena, Ranjith, Cochin Haneefa, VK Sreeraman, Santhosh and Jagadish in supporting roles. V. Dakshinamoorthy m ...
'' as Kelu
* 2005 ''
Bus Conductor''
* 2005 ''
Police
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''
* 2005 ''
Pauran
''Pauran'' (English: ''Citizen'') is a 2005 Malayalam political thriller film directed by sundardas featuring Jayaram, Kalabhavan Mani and Geethu Mohandas in the lead roles. The movie was produced by Sunil Baby under the banner of ''Dolphin Cre ...
''
* 2005 ''
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* 2005 ''
Majaa
''Majaa'' is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by Shafi, starring Vikram, Asin, Pasupathy, Vadivelu, Anu Prabhakar, Vijayakumar, Manivannan, Murali and Biju Menon (in his Tamil debut). The music was composed by Vidyasagar. It ...
''
* 2005 ''
Rajamanikyam
''Rajamanikyam'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Anwar Rasheed and written by T. A. Shahid. It stars Mammootty in the title role along with Rahman, Manoj K Jayan, Cochin Haneefa, Ranjith, Salim Kumar, Sai ...
'' as goonda
* 2006 ''
9 KK Road
''9 KK Road'' is a 2010 Malayalam mystery film directed by Simon Kuruvila under the banner of Sun Pictures. The film features Babu Antony, Vijayaraghavan and Nishanth Sagar in the lead roles. Several major political leaders from Kerala make sp ...
'' as Varkey
* 2006 ''
Prajapathi'' as Krishnankutty
* 2006 ''
Yes Your Honour
''Yes Your Honour'' is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by V. M. Vinu. The film stars Sreenivasan, Padmapriya and Innocent.The film had musical score by Deepak Dev.
Plot
Advocate Ravishankar is an idealist. He is practicing as t ...
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* 2007 ''Nanma'' as Ayappan
* 2007 ''
Kaiyoppu
''Kaiyoppu'' () is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language film written by Ambikasuthan Mangad. The film was produced and directed by Ranjith and stars Mammootty, Khushbu and Mukesh.Khushbu won Kerala state Film Special Mention Award for her perform ...
'' as Circle Inspector
* 2007 ''
Inspector Garud
''Inspector Garud'' is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Johny Antony, starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan as the lead roles. The film was a commercial success at the box office.
Synopsis
''Inspector Garud'' has C ...
'' as Karinchantha Vasu
* 2007 ''
Panthaya Kozhi
''Panthaya Kozhi'' is a Malayalam movie produced by Lal under the banner of Lal Creations. It is directed by M. A. Venu, who last did the critically acclaimed '' Chakoram'' in 1994. Narain pairs up with Pooja for the first time. Through in th ...
'' as Manikyam
* 2007 ''
Black Cat
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'' as Kishore
* 2007 ''
Hallo'' as Hameed
* 2007 ''
Mission 90 Days
''Mission 90 Days'' is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by retired Army officer and former commando Major AK Raveendran SM starring Mammooty. It is Major Ravi's second directorial venture and is based on the assassination of former I ...
'' as DSP Sivaji
* 2008 ''
Roudram
''Roudram'' is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language action crime film directed by Renji Panicker. Mammootty plays the lead role of a dedicated police officer. Sai Kumar, Vijayaraghavan, and Rajan P Dev play other leading roles. The film was a comme ...
'' as CI Hamsa
* 2008 ''Chembada''
* 2008 ''
Parunthu
''Parunthu'' (English:Eagle) is a 2008 Malayalam film by M. Padmakumar starring Mammootty and Jayasurya. The screenplay written by T.A. Rasaq.
Plot
Blade Purushottaman, nicknamed ''Parunthu Purushu'' for the way he preys on his targets, is ...
'' as Prabhakaran
* 2009 ''Pramukhan''
* 2009 ''Chattambi Nadu''
* 2009 ''
e Pattanathil Bhootham'
* 2009 ''
Loudspeaker
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'' as goonda
* 2010 ''
Brahmasthram'' as Ramachandran
* 2010 ''
Penpattanam
''Penpattanam'' is a 2010 Malayalam film by V. M. Vinu. This films takes a look at the struggle for survival of four women who are Kudumbasree workers portrayed by Revathi, KPAC Lalitha, Shwetha Menon and Vishnupriya. This film is based on 200 ...
''
* 2010 ''
Valiyangadi'' as Police Officer Prathapan
* 2010 ''
Shikkar
''Shikkar'' () is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language mystery-thriller film directed by M. Padmakumar and written by S. Suresh Babu which was produced by Sreeraj Cinema. The film stars Mohanlal in lead role along with Kalabhavan Mani, Samuthira ...
'' as DYSP Karunakaran
* 2010 ''
Thanthonni
''Thanthonni'' () is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by George Varghese, a former assistant to Joshy. ''Thanthonni'' stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sheela Kaur, Ambika, Sai Kumar and Suraj Venjaramood.
It was relea ...
'' as Goonda
* 2010 ''
Ringtone
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'' as Gopi
* 2010 ''
College Days'' as SI Vaasu
* 2010 ''
Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu'' as Eshwara Varma
* 2010 ''
Drona 2010
''Drona 2010'' is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language neo noir action horror film directed by Shaji Kailas. Mammootty appears in double role supported by Manoj K. Jayan, Kanika, Navya Nair, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Thilakan, Jayan Cherthala, Biju ...
''
* 2011 ''
Manushyamrugam'' as Prisoner
* 2011 ''
Collector'' as CI Xavior
* 2011 ''
Ulakam Chuttum Valiban
''Ulakam Chuttum Valiban'' (Tranls. Globetrotting Youngster) is a 2011 Malayalam comedy film directed by Raj Babu.It stars Jayaram, Biju Menon, Vandana Menon and Mithra Kurian in the lead roles. The film got poor reviews and ended up as a flop. ...
'' as SP Krishnakumar
* 2011 ''
Venicile Vyapari
''Venicile Vyapari'', () is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language Action-romantic comedy film directed by Shafi, starring Mammootty, Kavya Madhavan and Poonam Bajwa. The film's plot unfolds in Alappuzha, a town in Kerala popularly known as the '' ...
'' as Abdhu
* 2012 ''
MLA Mani: Patham Classum Gusthiyum'' as Govindan
* 2012 ''
Mayamohini
''Mayamohini'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Jose Thomas and written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, starring Dileep in the title role with Biju Menon, Mohan Sharma, Baburaj, Mythili and Spadikam George ...
'' as Paili
* 2012 ''
My Boss
''My Boss'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy drama film directed by Jeethu Joseph, starring Dileep and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles and Mukesh in a cameo appearance. It is the third film by Jeethu Joseph. The film is produc ...
'' as Vasu
* 2013 ''
Kutteem Kolum
''Kutteem Kolum'' (also written as ''Kuttiyum Kolum'') is a 2013 Malayalam comedy film directed by Guinness Pakru, who made his directorial debut with this film. Starring Guinness Pakru, Munna, Adithya and Sanusha in the lead roles, the film was ...
'' as Shanavas
* 2013 ''
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath''
* 2013 ''Blackberry''
* 2013 ''
Housefull''
* 2013 ''Nadodi Mannan'' as Kannappan
* 2013 ''
Immanuel
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'' as Chandy
* 2013 ''
D Company'' as Kartha
* 2013 ''
Ladies and Gentleman
''Ladies and Gentleman'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by Siddique and jointly produced by Antony Perumbavoor and Roy C. J. under their production companies Aashirvad Cinemas and Confident Group. It ...
'' as Vinod
* 2013 ''
Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus
''Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus'' is a 2013 Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by debutante director Marthandan and scripted by Benny P Nayarambalam. Set against the backdrop of theatre, Mammootty plays the title role of Cleetus, a the ...
'' as Udumbu Salim
* 2014 ''
Rajadhi Raja'' as Sandeep
* 2015 ''
Bhaskar The Rascal'' as Suresh
* 2015 ''
Ivan Maryadaraman
''Ivan Maryadaraman'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Suresh Divakar starring Dileep, Nikki Galrani, Nagineedu and Kailash with a supporting cast including Anand, Sudheer Sukumaran, Abu Salim, Santhosh Keez ...
'' as Rudran
* 2015 ''
Loham
''Loham: The Yellow Metal'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Ranjith, and produced by Antony Perumbavoor for the production company Aashirvad Cinemas. The film, starring Mohanlal, Renji Panicker ...
'' As Ali Imran
* 2015 ''
Amar Akbar Anthony
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'' as Stalin Mammali
* 2016 ''
Kasaba
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'' as Pazhani
* 2016 ''
Welcome To Central Jail
''Welcome to Central Jail'' is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written by Benny P. Nayarambalam and directed by Sundar Das. The cinematography is handled by Alagappan N.
The film features Dileep and Vedhika in the lead roles, whe ...
'' as Krishnadas
* 2017 ''
Pretham Und Sookshikkuka''
* 2017 ''
Oru Cinemakkaran'' as Ganeshan
* 2018 ''
Lolans
''Lolans'' is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Salim Baba and produced by K. P. Suneer. The screenplay was written by Santhosh Ram from a story by Suneer. The film stars Nishan, Carolina, and P. Balachandran in the lead roles ...
''
* 2018 ''
Uncle
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''
* 2018 ''
Johny Johny Yes Appa
''Johny Johny Yes Appa'' is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language family comedy film directed by G. Marthandan, produced by Vaishak Rajan and written by Joji Thomas (debutant writer of ''Vellimoonga''). It stars Kunchacko Boban and Anu Sithara. Th ...
'' as Stephen
* 2019 ''
Pattabhiraman'' as Johnson
* 2019 ''
MASK
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'' as Subair
* 2020 ''
Power Star (2020 film)''
* 2019 ''
Edakkad Battalion 06
''Edakkad Battalion 06'' is an Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Swapnesh K. Nair, written by P.Balachandran, and produced by Shrikant Bhasi, Tomas Joseph Pattathanam and Jayant Mammen under the banner of Ruby Films. St ...
''
* 2020 ''
Power Star (2020 film)''
* 2021 ''
One'' as Jayakrishnan
* 2022 ''
Bheeshma Parvam
''Bheeshma Parvam'' () is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film produced and directed by Amal Neerad, the film stars Mammootty in lead role alongside an ensemble supporting cast including Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Nadhiya ...
'' as Shivankutty
* 2022 ''
Kenkemam'' as police officer
Hindi
* ''
Malamaal Weekly
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'' (2006)
* ''
Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
''Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal'' is a 2012 Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, Asrani, Shreyas Talpade, Shakti Kapoor and Nyra Banerjee. The film has been produced by Percept P ...
'' (2012)
Telugu
* ''
Devi
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The conce ...
'' (1999)
* ''
Devi Putrudu
''Devi Putrudu'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language fantasy-drama film written and produced by M. S. Raju under the Sumanth Art Productions banner, directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Venkatesh, Soundarya and Anjala Zaveri, with music comp ...
'' (2001)
Tamil
*''
Ratchagan
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References
External links
*
Abu Salim at MSI
{{DEFAULTSORT:Salim, Abu
Living people
Indian male film actors
Male actors from Kerala
Male actors in Tamil cinema
Male actors in Malayalam cinema
1956 births
People from Wayanad district
20th-century Indian male actors
21st-century Indian male actors
Male actors in Hindi cinema
Male actors in Telugu cinema