Abu Salim

Acting

Abu Salim

Born

1956-05-11 (70)

Place of birth

Kalpetta, Wayanad, India

Known for

Acting

Credits

60 titles

Abu Salim is an Indian actor in Malayalam movies. He has acted in more than 151 Malayalam films. He is a talented actor famous for villain roles as well as character roles. He has acted in few Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu movies as well.

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 18 titles

Kara poster
5.9

A thief tries to go straight, but when predatory banks trap his father in debt, he returns to crime — with a determined cop closing in on his trail.

Kara

2026

Bhishmar poster
2.3

Two men meet by chance, setting off a night of chaos with romance and action, as their paths cross and intertwine through various unexpected events.

Bhishmar

2026

Derby poster
2.0

A campus entertainer who follows a group of college students navigating friendship, rivalry, love, and ambition. What begins as carefree fun soon turns into intense competition as campus pride and personal egos come into play.

Derby

2026

Bheeshma Parvam poster
6.6

Set in the backdrop of 1980s, Micheal helms his influential family in Kochi, inspiring fear and respect through his unnerving past. When a few younger members in the household feel his power over their lives too are aggravating, they join hands with foes to clamp down on him. And the story follows what’s in store for them.

Bheeshma Parvam

2022

Thelivu Sahitham poster
1.0

During a village carnival, a shocking murder plunges the quiet community of Kuttikadavu into chaos.

Thelivu Sahitham

2025

Nadikar poster
2.2

Follows the life of superstar David Padikkal. David is a good actor but there comes a point in his life when he is forced to look inward to locate his real character.

Nadikar

2024

Alappuzha Gymkhana poster
6.5

A group of youngsters, after failing their plus two exams, aims to join a common college through the sports quota. They choose boxing as their sport. By luck, they manage to survive the district-level competitions. But what will happen at the higher levels?

Alappuzha Gymkhana

2025

One poster
5.7

Story of Kadakkal Chandran, the Chief Minister of Kerala whose uncompromising attitude towards corruption and his dictatorial actions has gained him a lot of enemies. The events gets more intense when he faces an allegation.

One

2021

Magudam poster
NR

Peaceful medical representative and shipping harbor worker Linga's life changes because of betrayal and conflict in a coastal community.

Magudam

2026

Painkili poster
5.4

Tale of Suku, who fakes insanity to escape the law. While faking insanity, he falls in love.

Painkili

2025

Big Brother poster
3.1

After getting released for serving a double life sentence, Sachidanandan returns to connect and live with his family until his past catches up to him, forcing him to protect his loved ones.

Big Brother

2020

Besty poster
3.0

Revolves around a couple who are divorced due to misunderstandings and a friend who comes to assist them

Besty

2025

Turbo poster
5.1

An Idukki jeep driver attracts the ire of the head of a shady criminal syndicate after his friends uncover a large-scale financial scam.

Turbo

2024

Vala: Story of a Bangle poster
6.3

Following their wedding, Purushu struggles to take an antique-style bangle off Sarla's wrist, as it leads to significant conflict and misunderstanding.

Vala: Story of a Bangle

2025

Kaduva poster
5.0

A young rubber farmer becomes bitter rivals with a high ranking police officer in Kottayam.

Kaduva

2022

Madhuram Jeevamruthabindu poster
3.0

Explores Different Shades Of Human Desire Through Jessie, Ilyas, Samuel, And Bhaskaran - Each Chasing Passion, Longing, Or Curiosity In Their Own Way, Revealing How Desires Shape Life And Lead To Self-Realisation.

Madhuram Jeevamruthabindu

2025

Pulimada poster
4.8

In a serene village near the wilderness, news of a man-eating tiger terrifies the community. The once peaceful atmosphere turns tense leading to a curfew and unrest. Vincent, an unmarried police constable awaits his marriage with great excitement. On the wedding day, a shocking revelation shatters Vincent's world. Fueled by rage and anger, Vincent embarks on a dangerous journey for companionship through the village that is still grappling with the looming threat of the man-eating tiger.

Pulimada

2023

Gold poster
4.1

On discovering a mysterious truck filled with illegal gold, a young man consumed with greed hatches an egotistical plan to use the treasure to his own advantage.

Gold

2022

2010s · 21 titles

Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu poster
2.0

A kind-hearted Pavithran dreams of meeting a beautiful lady someday. In his desperation to find true love, he is shocked when an astrologer he approaches predicts that he is going to marry a widow.

Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu

2010

Pokkiri Raja poster
5.3

Two estranged brothers , one a feared gangster and the other a spirited youngster, whose lives collide when crime and family honor intertwine. Their reunion sparks a battle of loyalty, power, and redemption set against a backdrop of high energy action and drama.

Pokkiri Raja

2010

Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan poster
6.4

The story of a young man who dreams to become a movie star.

Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan

2016

Loham poster
4.5

A gold-smuggle deal goes awry, and an array of characters becomes involved.

Loham

2015

Shikkar poster
5.6

Balaraman, a lorry driver, hopes for a peaceful life when he settles down with his daughter in Chittazha. However, his violent past soon catches up with him and forces him to take drastic measures.

Shikkar

2010

Brahmasthram poster
1.0

Officer Indrajith and MLA Vasudevan try to get justice for a college student named Sindhu who was raped by her seniors.

Brahmasthram

2010

Kutteem Kolum poster
NR

Vinayakan is well-respected and loved by the villagers. Along with his adopted brother Shakthi , he takes care of the village. However, their lives change after Indhu enters the scene.

Kutteem Kolum

2013

Mamangam poster
6.2

Based on the medieval fair called Mamankam, which was celebrated every 12 years between 800 AD and 1755 AD, the story of the film is supposedly about a brave warrior of Malabar and his loyal soldiers.

Mamangam

2019

Thanthonni poster
5.1

Kochu Kunju is the spoilt brat from a wealthy family who leaves home after a tiff. When the time comes to divide the wealth among all heirs, he returns for his share and to get some answers from his uncles.

Thanthonni

2010

An International Local Story poster
5.0

Rahul, a young doctor, loves to hang out with his friends. However, his family fixes his marriage without his consent, leading to a series of hilarious incidents.

An International Local Story

2019

Immanuel poster
6.2

After losing his job at a publishing firm, Immanuel, joins a private insurance company, where he struggles to meet targets. Soon he is exposed to the ruthless inner workings of his new company, which follows various unethical practices and denies several of his clients' claims on flimsy grounds.

Immanuel

2013

Acha Dhin poster
2.4

Set in the backdrop of God's own country, Kerala, Acha Din is the story of a family from Jharkhand who is now settled in Ernakulam, the vibrant business hub of Kerala.

Acha Dhin

2015

Oru Kadath Naadan Katha poster
3.0

Movie portrays a single day in the life of Shanu, an engineering dropout in dire need of money for his mother's surgery - who is also on the run from a fearsome gang.

Oru Kadath Naadan Katha

2019

Ring Tone poster
3.8

Ninan, a police officer, sets out in search of Krishna, who escaped after beating the police when they baton-charged a group of protesters.

Ring Tone

2010

King of Kings poster
4.6

Shekarankutty, a normal man with a wife and daughter, has trouble when his past as a mafia don is revealed.

King of Kings

2014

Mayamohini poster
3.4

Maya elopes with Balakrishnan only to abandon him the next day. Balakrishnan then feigns a happy marriage for which he hires a girl, Mayamohini who later turns out to be a man hunted by the cops.

Mayamohini

2012

Mayamohini poster
3.4

Maya elopes with Balakrishnan only to abandon him the next day. Balakrishnan then feigns a happy marriage for which he hires a girl, Mayamohini who later turns out to be a man hunted by the cops.

Mayamohini

2012

Paappi Appachaa poster
5.1

Paappi Appacha is the story of a father and son, Mathai (Innocent) and Paappi (Dileep). They live like friends and they get into all sorts of mischiefs in their village, Ithirikkandam.

Paappi Appachaa

2010

Venicile Vyapari poster
4.6

Pavithran, a police constable, has been assigned to investigate the murder of union leader Ajayan. He disguises himself as a coir merchant to unravel the case.

Venicile Vyapari

2011

Amar Akbar Anthony poster
5.9

Amar, Akbar and Anthony are close friends living in Kochi. They enjoy a carefree life. Their perceptions and beliefs get shattered with an unexpected event and the resulting story forms the plot of the movie.

Amar Akbar Anthony

2015

Sherlock Toms poster
5.8

Inspired by Sherlock Holmes books, enforcement officer PL Thomas wants to crack a big case in his first posting. However, his wife's antics lead to the whole case going awry, even pushing him to the point to derangement. His scheme to salvage some pride as a last-ditch effort takes the plot forward.

Sherlock Toms

2017

2000s · 14 titles

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja poster
6.9

Set in the backdrop of the seventeenth century, the royal family of Kottayam is ruled by Pazhassi. The British government begins to impose heavy taxes on the locals in the Thalassery region of Kerala.

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja

2009

Chandrolsavam poster
5.0

Sreehari has returned home from Paris after six years. He tries to settle some scores and clear misunderstandings with his old friends before leaving his village.

Chandrolsavam

2005

C.I.D. Moosa poster
8.0

Moosa, a private detective, faces many challenges while solving various cases. His only rival is his own brother-in-law, Peethambaran, who is a police officer.

C.I.D. Moosa

2003

Ravanaprabhu poster
7.2

Karthikeyan, a liquor baron, sets out to take back his ancestral house which was usurped by Shekharan. To seek revenge, Karthikeyan abducts Shekharan's daughter and ends up falling in love with her.

Ravanaprabhu

2001

Prajapathi poster
4.1

Narayanan, who gets convicted for killing his father, returns from prison to his village and works selflessly for its people. However, his vengeful relatives create obstacles for him.

Prajapathi

2006

Darling Darling poster
6.8

Kochu Kurup and Aniyankutty fall in love with the same girl. When Aniyankutty comes to know that she loves his friend, he plans to sabotage their relationship, resulting in hilarious events.

Darling Darling

2000

Police poster
5.5

Two police officers, Shekhar and Anand, work for the narcotics department. While the two have a different approach towards their job, they both get caught in a web of deception.

Police

2005

Balram v/s Tharadas poster
4.3

When Balram nabs a cache of arms and ammunition, his investigations lead him to a criminal leader, Tharadas. However, it is not easy for Balram to catch Tharadas until he involves his girlfriend.

Balram v/s Tharadas

2006

Thommanum Makkalum poster
6.8

A thief and his family decide to mend their ways and start afresh. Things take an awry turn when they find themselves embroiled in local issues.

Thommanum Makkalum

2005

Vismayathumbathu poster
4.8

Sreekumar comes across a girl while visiting his childhood friend, Govindan Kutty. However, he later realises that she is the spirit of a student who disappeared a while ago.

Vismayathumbathu

2004

No artwork available
NR

After his mentor Viswanathan gets brutally murdered, Jitendra, an IPS officer, travels from London to investigate his death.

Udayam

2004

Bus Conductor poster
5.3

Kunjakka, a bus conductor, struggles as his rival Anil, who runs another bus in the same city, always creates trouble for him.

Bus Conductor

2005

Rajamanikyam poster
7.4

Bellary Raja is disowned by his stepfather in his childhood. Years later, his stepfather calls him to resolve the disputes between his children and makes him the caretaker of his properties.

Rajamanikyam

2005

Pauran poster
6.0

Diwakaran, an honest politician, raises his voice against the atrocities of his party. His life is no more a pleasant journey as he earns the wrath of other members of the party.

Pauran

2005

1990s · 6 titles

Yaadhavam poster
8.0

Anjana, a journalist from Mumbai, arrives at Kozhikode in hopes of reuniting with her biological father who is also a minister. However, she soon finds herself in the middle of a darker conspiracy.

Yaadhavam

1993

Padanayakan poster
10.0

Following a wrongful murder accusation, a local goon and his brother seek refuge in a remote village, only to find themselves entangled in a fresh web of challenges.

Padanayakan

1996

Ratchagan poster
7.7

A girl falls for a violent man, who keeps taking law in his hands and beats people up. She wants to marry to him and eventually even he says yes, but her father has a condition that he should control his anger and work with him in his factory.

Ratchagan

1997

Indraprastham poster
6.2

Chitra Narayan, a political journalist with Observer Daily in Delhi, is in love with Kiran Verma, a budding actor. She intrudes into the illegal affairs of Paul B. Issac, a Delhi-based politician. Paul B. Issac commits a murder and gets actor Kiran's face morphed onto his body in the video, whereby he traps him for the crime.

Indraprastham

1996

Red Indians poster
NR

A forest smuggle, lives in the jungle and smuggles sandalwood. He is also involved with other anti-social behaviour and forest controlling activities like robberies, dacoity, murders and drug pedalling. He consequently kidnaps an electrician Rahul and takes him to the jungle, forcing him to teach him how to make explosives. Rahul refuses to help create bombs and is subsequently falsely accused of murder. The rest of the story is about how Rahul proves his innocence to police investigators

Red Indians

1999

No artwork available
NR

A film crew has been taken as hostage in the dense forest of Suryavanam. The State Government sends commando force for their rescue.

Sooryavanam

1998