Chandu Salim Kumar
Chandu Salim Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | North Paravur, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009 (child artist) 2021–present |
| Father | Salim Kumar |
Chandu Salim Kumar is an Indian actor who works in the Malayalam film industry.[1] He is the son of late veteran malayalam actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker Salim Kumar. He is known for his role in Manjummel Boys and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra.[2][3]
Career
Chandu Salim Kumar hails from Chittattukkara in North Paravur. He made his acting debut as a child artist in the film Love in Singapore (2009). [4] Chandhu, who made his adult debut with the film Malik (2021), made his breakthrough with the role of Abhilash in the 2024 film Manjummel Boys.[5] He then played prominent roles in the films Nadikar, Idiyan Chandhu, Painkili and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra.[6][7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Love in Singapore | Young Shukkoor Khan | Child artist |
| 2021 | Malik | Young Moosa | |
| 2024 | Manjummel Boys | Abhilash | |
| Nadikar | Manoj, David's fan | ||
| Idiyan Chandhu | Murugan | ||
| 2025 | Painkili | Aneesh "Kunjayi" | |
| Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra | Venu | ||
| Rachel | Joshua | [8] | |
| 2026 | Mollywood Times | Meljo | [9] |
References
- ↑ "'Manjummel Boys' actor Chandu Salimkumar meets Rajinikanth; ." timesofindia. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ↑ "250കോടി കളക്ഷൻ, 10കോടി വച്ച് എല്ലാവർക്കും കിട്ടിയെന്ന്, കടം ചോദിച്ച് ആൾക്കാരും: ചന്തു സലിംകുമാർ" (in Malayalam). asianetnews. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ↑ "How a chance meeting opened the door for Chandu Salimkumar in 'Lokah'". onmanorama. 15 September 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ↑ "Rags-to-riches story". The Hindu. 7 November 2008. Archived from the original on 10 January 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ↑ "സലിം കുമാറിന്റെ ചെറുപ്പകാലം അവതരിപ്പിച്ച് മകൻ ചന്തു; 'മാലിക്കി'ലെ കൗതുകങ്ങൾ" (in Malayalam). mathrubhumi. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ↑ "Painkili Movie Review: Sajin Gopu And Anaswara Rajan Shine, But A Weak Story Holds The Film Back". news18. 15 February 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ↑ "'Idiyan Chandhu' box office collections day 3: Vishnu Unnikr ." timesofindia. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ↑ "Honey Rose unleashes a bold new avatar in 'Rachel'; hitting theatres on December 6". Mathrubhumi News. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ↑ "Mollywood Times' Abhinav Sunder Nayak says Vinayan inspired him". Cinema Express. 27 May 2026. Retrieved 7 June 2026.