Abu Salim - Actor Profile

Abu Salim

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
50Total Films
9.8 Highest Rated
Born: May 11, 1956
Birth Place: Kalpetta, Wayanad, India

About Abu Salim

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Abu Salim reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Abu Salim's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Abu Salim remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in LLB (Life Line of Bachelors), which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Abu Salim Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Abu Salim's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Abu Salim.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Vala: Story of a Bangle Abu Hit Similar →
2025 Alappuzha Gymkhana - Average Similar →
2025 Painkili Sujith Kumar Average Similar →
2024 Turbo Salim, Andrew's Assistant Flop Similar →
2024 LLB (Life Line of Bachelors) - Super Hit Similar →
2023 Pulimada - Average Similar →
2023 Pookkaalam Venu Average Similar →
2022 Kaduva Benjamin Flop Similar →
2022 Bheeshma Parvam Shivankutty Hit Similar →
2021 One SI P. Jayakrishnan Average Similar →
2020 Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi George Average Similar →
2019 Mamangam Zamorin's Soldier Average Similar →
2019 Isakkinte Ithihasam - Average Similar →
2017 Sherlock Toms Markose Average Similar →
2017 Oru Cinemakkaran Jhon Flop Similar →
2017 Puthan Panam C I Aravindan Average Similar →
2016 Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan Gym Parlour owner Average Similar →
2016 Mudhugauv Rambo's Right-hand man Flop Similar →
2015 Amar Akbar Anthony Akbar's father Average Similar →
2013 Immanuel Chandy Average Similar →
2013 Housefull ASP Sharafudeen Average Similar →
2012 My Boss Rowdy Vaasu Hit Similar →
2010 Pokkiri Raja Quotation Vasu Flop Similar →
2010 Paappi Appachaa CI Idiyan Philipose Flop Similar →
2010 Thanthonni Vincent Flop Similar →
2010 Shikkar Police officer Average Similar →
2009 Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja Kunjambu Hit Similar →
2009 Loudspeaker - Hit Similar →
2007 Hallo Hassan Average Similar →
2007 Mission 90 Days DSP Siddharthan Flop Similar →
2007 Kaiyoppu Circle Inspector Super Hit Similar →
2006 Yes Your Honour CI Philip Mathew Flop Similar →
2005 Bus Conductor Azeez Flop Similar →
2005 Rajamanikyam Goon Hit Similar →
2005 Majaa Manickam Flop Similar →
2005 Thommanum Makkalum Manikyan Hit Similar →
2004 Vesham S.I Rajashekaran Average Similar →
2003 Mizhi Randilum Santosh Hit Similar →
2003 C.I.D. Moosa CI George Super Hit Similar →
2003 Kilichundan Mampazham Sathar Hit Similar →
2001 Ravanaprabhu Goon Hit Similar →
2001 Devi Putrudu - Flop Similar →
2000 Darling Darling Goon Average Similar →
1999 Ustaad Yousaf Shah's Henchman Hit Similar →
1999 Devi Dantra (Snake Demon) Average Similar →
1997 Ratchagan Abu Salim Hit Similar →
1997 The Car Ambrose Flop Similar →
1996 Indraprastham Goonda Flop Similar →
1994 Pingami Muthu Hit Similar →
1992 Johnnie Walker Drug mafia member Flop Similar →

Abu Salim - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Abu Salim?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Abu Salim is "LLB (Life Line of Bachelors)" with a rating of 9.8/10.

How many movies has Abu Salim acted in?

Abu Salim has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Abu Salim?

Other notable films include "C.I.D. Moosa", "Kaiyoppu", and "Ratchagan".