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Mohanlal, Mammotty and Prithviraj welcome Kerala Budget proposals for cinema sector | Malayalam News

Mohanlal, Mammotty and Prithviraj welcome Kerala Budget proposals for cinema sector | Malayalam News

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3 min readThiruvananthapuramJun 19, 2026 07:03 PM IST Leading Malayalam actors and directors on Friday welcomed the Kerala Budget’s proposals to grant industry status to cinema and establish an international film city. The state Budget proposes the J C Daniel International Film City-Chitranagaram project in Kochi with an allocation of Rs 100 crore. It announced steps to grant industry status to cinema, establish anti-piracy mechanisms, create a permanent venue for the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) and allocate Rs 1 crore for the construction of a memorial for late actor Salim Kumar in Ernakulam. In a Facebook post, actor Mohanlal welcomed the government’s decision to announce projects such as a cultural park and other initiatives aimed at supporting the film industry. He said the proposed measures would provide fresh momentum and growth opportunities for the sector. “The announcement that steps will be taken to treat cinema as an industry will provide fresh hope to thousands of film workers,” he said, while thanking Chief Minister V D Satheesan and Cultural Affairs Minister P C Vishnunadh. …

‘It is vulgar’: Supriya Menon slams paps’ behaviour at Salim Kumar’s funeral | Malayalam News

‘It is vulgar’: Supriya Menon slams paps’ behaviour at Salim Kumar’s funeral | Malayalam News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 8, 2026 09:52 AM IST National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar was cremated with full state honours at his residence in North Paravur on Sunday. However, his funeral soon made headlines after a video surfaced showing his son, Chandu Salim Kumar, expressing frustration over media personnel entering the family’s private space during the final rites. During the funeral, Chandu was seen urging photographers and camera crews to move back and give the family room to grieve. Reacting to the incident, actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran’s wife and film producer Supriya Menon took to Instagram Stories and called the media’s conduct “vulgar.” Supriya Menon Instagram Story She wrote, “Yet again, a family trying to say goodbye to their loved one, a moment fraught with heartbreaking grief and pain. But here again, there is a collection of cameras and mikes jostling to get this final goodbye in close-up, like vultures flying closer and closer to their prey. The son shouting to get some space, asking them to move back so he can cry in peace. …

How farming made Salim Kumar a ‘billionaire’ and earned even Mammootty’s praise | Malayalam News

How farming made Salim Kumar a ‘billionaire’ and earned even Mammootty’s praise | Malayalam News

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4 min readJun 7, 2026 08:01 PM IST Legendary actor Salim Kumar, who passed away on Saturday, June 6, was known among Malayalees worldwide not just for his iconic performances but also for his off-screen persona. Besides being renowned for his unfiltered commentary on various topics, as well as his vocal political affiliation to the Congress party, he was also known for his penchant for agriculture. Fascinatingly, his affinity for farming went beyond mere verbal expressions or appearances at related events; Salim was actively involved in agriculture for a long time, even owning farmland in his native areas in Kerala. Though he didn’t hail from a farming family, he came to recognise its greatness over time, particularly through his several visits to prisons. Only in SCREEN | Salim Kumar (1969-2026): The screen titan who knew the jokes, and whom the jokes knew The philosophy behind Salim Kumar’s soil obsession Salim Kumar once remarked that, although he had visited jails often in the capacity of an artiste, he had never seen a single farmer there, perhaps …

PM Narendra Modi mourns the death of National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar: ‘He made a mark with his versatility’

PM Narendra Modi mourns the death of National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar: ‘He made a mark with his versatility’

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Malayalam cinema is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved and versatile performers. National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar died on Saturday night in Kochi following a cardiac arrest. He was 56. The actor had reportedly been undergoing treatment for multiple health complications and was placed on ventilator support before his death. His passing has triggered an outpouring of grief from political leaders, film personalities, and fans across the world. The actor, who passed away last night, was laid to rest in the compound of his home. He was cremated with full state honours on June 7. PM Narendra expresses sadness over the death of Malayalam cinema legend Salim Kumar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the veteran actor. In a post on X, he wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Shri Salim Kumar Ji. Over the course of a distinguished career, he made a mark with his versatility and memorable performances across a wide range of roles. My thoughts are with his family …

Salim Kumar (1969-2026): The screen titan who knew the jokes, and whom the jokes knew | Malayalam News

Salim Kumar (1969-2026): The screen titan who knew the jokes, and whom the jokes knew | Malayalam News

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Unlike acting maestros who were also comic geniuses, such as Kalpana, Innocent, Sukumari, Mamukkoya, Kuthiravattam Pappu, KPAC Lalitha, and Jagathy Sreekumar, Salim Kumar did not essentially introduce a new style of acting to Malayalam cinema. While the comedic wizards who came before him ensured that no two performances of one resembled each other — even while employing their signature styles often — this was not the case for Salim. A close look at Meesa Madhavan’s Advocate Mukundanunni, Kunjikoonan’s Chandran, Kalyanaraman’s Pyarilal, and Pulival Kalyanam’s Manavalan — some among the many characters that the actor immortalised — might lead one to wonder if they are all long-lost cousins. There indeed are similarities among them. Yet, Salim’s absolute brilliance lay in his ability not to make the audience feel that. Or, even if they did, the hilarity he delivered was so impactful that the masses simply did not care. Also Read | Salim Kumar death: Mohanlal, Mammootty and VD Satheesan pay last respects to actor The secret behind Salim Kumar’s comedic genius And that, in my opinion, …

Malayalam Actor Salim Kumar Dies at 56 After Heart Attack

Malayalam Actor Salim Kumar Dies at 56 After Heart Attack

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National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar passed away in Kochi on Saturday at the age of 56 after suffering a heart attack. He had been admitted to a private hospital earlier in the day after his health deteriorated and was placed on ventilator support. A popular theatre and mimicry artiste, Salim Kumar made his film debut with Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam (1997). But he broke through only in the 2000s, particularly with his comic roles in movies. Story continues below this ad Salim Kumar won the Kerala State Film Award for the Second Best Actor for his performance in Lal Jose’s Achanurangatha Veedu (2006), followed by both a National Award and another Kerala State Film Award for his leading role in Salim Ahamed’s 2011 social drama Adaminte Makan Abu, which was also India’s official entry for The Academy Awards in 2011. That defining role is a demonstration of his transition from comedy to serious acting over a 22-year acting career, where he appeared in over 300 films. He also turned director, with his 2017 film Karutha …

National Award-winning Malayalam actor, Salim Kumar, dies at 56; Mammootty pens emotional farewell: ‘You make me cry’

National Award-winning Malayalam actor, Salim Kumar, dies at 56; Mammootty pens emotional farewell: ‘You make me cry’

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National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar died at the age of 56. His sudden demise has left the entire industry in shock. Before his passing, the actor was admitted to a private hospital after suffering health complications and was later placed on ventilator support. Mammootty has penned an emotional note remembering the late actor. Mammootty mourns the demise of Malayalam actor Salim Kumar. Salim Kumar’s death The actor died at a private hospital while undergoing treatment for pneumonia, family sources told PTI. Salim died at around 10.43 pm on Saturday, they said. The actor, who had undergone a liver transplant a few years ago, was admitted to the hospital earlier in the day and was placed on ventilator support. According to family sources, he developed sudden health complications and was rushed to the hospital, where he breathed his last. He is survived by his wife, Sunitha, and their two children. Mammootty took to X and penned an emotional farewell. He wrote, “Salim, who laughed and made others laugh, thought and made others think, and occasionally …

Malayalam actor Salim Kumar dies at 56 | Malayalam News

Malayalam actor Salim Kumar dies at 56 | Malayalam News

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2 min readKochiJun 7, 2026 02:47 AM IST Salim Kumar death news: National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar passed away following a cardiac arrest in Kochi on Saturday. He was 56. Salim Kumar breathed his last at a private hospital in Kochi, where he was rushed after experiencing health issues. He was placed on ventilator support before passing away. “He was initiated on ventilator support, antibiotics, dialysis and other life-saving measures. During the hospital stay, he suffered a cardiac arrest and despite maximum possible resuscitative measures, could not be revived,” said the medical bulletin issued by the hospital on Saturday night. After making a name for himself through theatre and mimicry, Salim Kumar made his silver screen debut with the 1997 film Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam. He went on to become one of Malayalam cinema’s most beloved actors, known for delivering memorable performances in both comic and character roles. Some of his popular films include Satyameva Jayathe, Thenkasipattanam, One Man Show, Ee Parakkum Thalika, Meesa Madhavan, Mazhathullikkilukkam, Kunjikkoonan, Kalyanaraman, C.I.D. Moosa, Thilakkam, Kilichundan Mampazham, Pattalam, Chathikkatha …

Actor Salim Kumar hospitalised, on ventilator support | Malayalam News

Actor Salim Kumar hospitalised, on ventilator support | Malayalam News

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1 min readMumbaiJun 6, 2026 04:15 PM IST National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar was admitted to a private hospital in Kochi on Saturday and is currently on ventilator support, hospital authorities said. The actor experienced health issues and was rushed to the hospital in the morning, officials said. Hospital authorities said further details regarding Kumar’s health condition would be disclosed later. Kumar, who won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010, had undergone a liver transplant a few years ago.Associated with drama and mimicry before entering films, Kumar began his film career in 1997 and is known for portraying a wide range of comedy and character roles in Malayalam cinema. He has won the Kerala State Film Award on four occasions. Also Read | Balan The Boy trailer: Mother with a gun will stop at nothing for her son. Watch During the recent Kerala Assembly election, Kumar openly supported the Congress-led UDF, appearing alongside its leaders on several occasions and criticising the LDF leadership. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, …