Althaf Salim

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Althaf Salim
Born
Kerala, India
Occupations
  • Director
  • Actor
  • Writer
Years active2015 - present
Notable work Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela

Althaf Salim is an Indian film director and actor who is works in Malayalam film industry. He is known for directing Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela.

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Career

Althaf started his career on the film Premam as Jahangir on 2015. [1] [2] [3] In 2017, Althaf directed Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela which became a huge success in the box office. [4] [5]

Salim become best known for his role in 2024 romantic comedy film Premalu . [6] [7]

Filmography

As Director

YearTitleNotesRef.
2017 Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela Debut as director [8] [9]

As Actor

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2015 Premam JahangirDebut [10]
2017 Sakhavu Mahesh [10]
Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela Cameo
2019 Allu Ramendran Sudhi
Oru Adaar Love Manikandan [11]
Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo Sujith
2020 Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi Unnikrishnan Nambuthiri [12]
2021 Operation Java Shanu
2022 Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh Soji [13]
Makal Solomon [14]
Mahi
Kochaal Pharmacist
Pyali Inby [15]
Mukundan Unni Associates Suresh
Gold Velukkutan [16]
2023 Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum Sujith [17]
Madhura Manohara Moham Ambadi [18]
Kallanum Bhagavathiyum Enchanter’s Assistant [19]
Padmini Siju [20]
Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 [21]
Rahel Makan Kora [22]
Tholvi F.C. Althaf [23]
Bullet Diaries [24]
2024 Premalu Shobhi Sir [25]
Thundu Dr. Vidhyesh
Nadikar [26]
Kattis Gang [27]
Mandakini AromalDebut as lead actor [28] [29] [30] [31]
Vishesham [32]
Adios Amigo Rony [33]
Nunakkuzhi Naveen [34] [35]

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