National Award-Winning Actor Salim Kumar Admitted to ICU in Kochi

National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar was admitted to a hospital in Kochi on Saturday following a health emergency and is currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on ventilator support , according to hospital sources.

The actor was rushed to the hospital on Saturday morning after experiencing health complications. Reports indicate that he is being treated at Amrita Hospital, Ernakulam , where doctors are closely monitoring his condition. While several media outlets have described his condition as critical , hospital authorities have not yet released a detailed medical bulletin or disclosed the exact nature of his illness.

Some reports suggest Kumar had been dealing with health issues in recent days before his condition worsened, necessitating hospitalization. However, neither his family nor the hospital has officially commented on the cause of the medical emergency.

The 56-year-old actor has faced serious health challenges in the past and underwent a liver transplant several years ago. In public appearances after his recovery, he spoke about the importance of timely medical treatment and credited doctors for helping him overcome a difficult phase in his life.

A beloved figure in Malayalam cinema, Kumar began his career in drama and mimicry before entering films in 1997. Renowned for both comedy and character roles, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for Adaminte Makan Abu in 2010 and has received the Kerala State Film Award four times.

News of his hospitalization has triggered an outpouring of concern and prayers from fans, colleagues and members of the Malayalam film industry, who are awaiting further updates on his health.