Althaf Salim

Althaf Salim
Althaf Salim
Born	Kerala, India
Occupations	Director; Actor; Writer;
Years active	2015 - present
Notable work	Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela
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Althaf Salim is an Indian film director and actor who is works in Malayalam film industry. He is known for directing Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela.

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]

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

Filmography

As director

Year	Title	Direction	Story	Notes	Ref.
2017	Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela	Yes	Yes	Debut	^[8]^[9]
2025	Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira	Yes	Yes		^[10]

As actor

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2015	Premam	Jahangir	Debut	^[11]
2017	Sakhavu	Mahesh		^[11]
2017	Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela		Cameo
2019	Allu Ramendran	Sudhi
	Oru Adaar Love	Manikandan		^[12]
	Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo	Sujith
2020	Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi	Unnikrishnan Nambuthiri		^[13]
2021	Operation Java	Shanu
2022	Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh	Soji		^[14]
	Makal	Solomon		^[15]
	Mahi			^{[citation needed]}
	Kochaal	Pharmacist
	Pyali	Inby		^[16]
	Mukundan Unni Associates	Suresh
	Gold	Velukkutan		^[17]
2023	Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum	Sujith		^[18]
	Madhura Manohara Moham	Ambadi		^[19]
	Kallanum Bhagavathiyum	Enchanter's Assistant		^[20]
	Padmini	Siju		^[21]
	Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962	Arun		^[22]
	Rahel Makan Kora			^[23]
	Tholvi F.C.	Althaf		^[24]
	Bullet Diaries			^[25]
2024	Premalu	Shobhi Sir		^[26]
	Thundu	Dr. Vidhyesh
	Nadikar			^[27]
	Kattis Gang			^[28]
	Mandakini	Aromal	Debut as lead actor	^[29]^[30]^[31]^[32]
	Vishesham	Saji		^[33]
	Adios Amigo	Rony		^[34]
	Nunakkuzhi	Naveen		^[35]^[36]
	Prathibha Tutorials
	Oshana			^[37]
2025	Communist Pacha Adhava Appa			^[38]
	Ennu Swantham Punyalan	Kapyar		^[39]
	Anpodu Kanmani	Rafeeque		^[40]
	Innocent			^[41]

References

^ "Althaf Salim Biography". filmibeat.com.
^ Native, Digital (5 November 2019). "'Premam' team in 'Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoodhi'". The News Minute. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
^ cris (10 September 2017). "When looks don't matter". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
^ "Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela Malayalam Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
^ Sathyendran, Nita (31 August 2017). "One for all and all for one". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
^ "Premalu OTT Release Date Out: When & Where To Watch Malayalam Superhit Movie Online?". English Jagran. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
^ "It's official! Naslen and Mamitha Baiju to return with 'Premalu 2' in 2025". The Times of India. 19 April 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
^ "Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela to premiere on Christmas Day". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
^ "Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela movie review: Nivin Pauly's movie is all about the simple moments". The Indian Express. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
^ Santhosh, Vivek (9 December 2024). "Fahadh Faasil's Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira enters the final leg of shooting". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
^ ^a ^b "'Sakhavu' Althaf is not the side-kick, but the director of Nivin Pauly, next!". The Times of India. 16 April 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ "Priya Varrier's 'Oru Adaar Love' set for TV premiere on February 12". The Times of India. 7 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ Shriijth, Sajin (29 January 2020). "Jenith Kachappilly: There is a purpose behind every detail in Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ "Intriguing teaser of Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh out". The New Indian Express. 3 November 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ "Jayaram - Meera Jasmine starrer 'Makal' gets a clean U certificate". The Times of India. 7 April 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ Service, Express News (3 August 2021). "Trailer of Babita-Rinn's Pyali released". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ Features, C. E. (25 August 2022). "Alphonse Puthren, Prithviraj film Gold to be released in Tamil". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ "Fahadh Faasil starrer 'Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum' trailer out, late actor Innocent's presence adds to the excitement". Onmanorama. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ Features, C. E. (27 April 2023). "Madhura Manohara Moham trailer is here". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ "'Kallanum Bhagavathiyum': Makers unveil the first look poster for the Vishnu Unnikrishnan starrer". The Times of India. 20 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
^ Service, Express News (7 July 2023). "Heavy rains postpone release date of Malayalam film 'Padmini' in Kerala". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ "'Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962': First look of Urvashi, Indrans starter out". The Hindu. 5 July 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ "Second-look Poster Of Anson Paul-starrer Malayalam Film Rahel Makan Kora Out". News18. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ "Trailer Of George Kora's Malayalam Film Tholvi FC Out, Deals With Startup Culture". News18. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ "Dhyan Sreenivasan is a bullet lover in the first look poster for 'Bullet Diaries'". The Times of India. 16 October 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ Features, C. E. (2 April 2024). "Premalu gets OTT release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ Madhu, Vignesh (12 August 2023). "Tovino Thomas unveils a new poster of Nadikar Thilakam". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ "Unni Lalu-starrer Kattis Gang Trailer Promises Suspenseful Thriller". News18. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
^ M, Athira (24 May 2024). "'Mandakini' movie review: Althaf Salim, Anarkali Marikar's wedding drama entertains in parts only". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
^ "Malayalam Film Mandakini To Release On May 24; Check Out Trailer". News18. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
^ Features, C. E. (7 April 2024). "Althaf Salim-Anarkali Marikar starrer Mandakini gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
^ "'Mandakini' release: Althaf Salim - Anarkali Marikar starrer to hit the big screens on THIS date". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
^ Features, C. E. (4 July 2024). "Vishesham Trailer: Anand Madhusoodanan and Chinnu Chandni in a comedy entertainer". Cinema Express. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
^ Features, C. E. (12 July 2024). "Asif Ali and Suraj Venjaramoodu's Adios Amigo moves up release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
^ "'Nunakkuzhi' trailer: Basil Joseph, Jeethu Joseph promise a laugh riot". The Hindu. 8 August 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
^ "Nunakkuzhi teaser: Basil Joseph is a 'seasoned crook' in Drishyam director Jeethu Joseph's upcoming comedy". The Indian Express. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
^ Madhu, Vignesh (5 October 2024). "Oshana's first look motion poster launched". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
^ Madhu, Vignesh (2 December 2024). "Zakariya-starrer Communist Pacha Adhava Appa confirms release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
^ Madhu, Vignesh (14 December 2024). "Ennu Swantham Punyalan confirms release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
^ Madhu, Vignesh (4 January 2025). "Release date announced for Arjun Ashokan's Anbodu Kanmani". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
^ "Althaf Salim-Anarkali Marikar's new film titled Innocent, first look out". The New Indian Express. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.

External links

Althaf Salim at IMDb

[1] "Althaf Salim Biography". filmibeat.com.

[2] Native, Digital (5 November 2019). "'Premam' team in 'Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoodhi'". The News Minute. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

[3] ris (10 September 2017). "When looks don't matter". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

[4] "Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela Malayalam Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

[5] Sathyendran, Nita (31 August 2017). "One for all and all for one". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

[6] "Premalu OTT Release Date Out: When & Where To Watch Malayalam Superhit Movie Online?". English Jagran. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

[7] "It's official! Naslen and Mamitha Baiju to return with 'Premalu 2' in 2025". The Times of India. 19 April 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

[8] "Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela to premiere on Christmas Day". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 May 2024.

[9] "Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela movie review: Nivin Pauly's movie is all about the simple moments". The Indian Express. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2024.

[10] Santhosh, Vivek (9 December 2024). "Fahadh Faasil's Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira enters the final leg of shooting". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 April 2025.

[sakhavu-11] "'Sakhavu' Althaf is not the side-kick, but the director of Nivin Pauly, next!". The Times of India. 16 April 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[12] "Priya Varrier's 'Oru Adaar Love' set for TV premiere on February 12". The Times of India. 7 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[13] Shriijth, Sajin (29 January 2020). "Jenith Kachappilly: There is a purpose behind every detail in Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[14] "Intriguing teaser of Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh out". The New Indian Express. 3 November 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[15] "Jayaram - Meera Jasmine starrer 'Makal' gets a clean U certificate". The Times of India. 7 April 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[16] Service, Express News (3 August 2021). "Trailer of Babita-Rinn's Pyali released". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[17] Features, C. E. (25 August 2022). "Alphonse Puthren, Prithviraj film Gold to be released in Tamil". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[18] "Fahadh Faasil starrer 'Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum' trailer out, late actor Innocent's presence adds to the excitement". Onmanorama. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[19] Features, C. E. (27 April 2023). "Madhura Manohara Moham trailer is here". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[20] "'Kallanum Bhagavathiyum': Makers unveil the first look poster for the Vishnu Unnikrishnan starrer". The Times of India. 20 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

[21] Service, Express News (7 July 2023). "Heavy rains postpone release date of Malayalam film 'Padmini' in Kerala". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[22] "'Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962': First look of Urvashi, Indrans starter out". The Hindu. 5 July 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[23] "Second-look Poster Of Anson Paul-starrer Malayalam Film Rahel Makan Kora Out". News18. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[24] "Trailer Of George Kora's Malayalam Film Tholvi FC Out, Deals With Startup Culture". News18. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[25] "Dhyan Sreenivasan is a bullet lover in the first look poster for 'Bullet Diaries'". The Times of India. 16 October 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[26] Features, C. E. (2 April 2024). "Premalu gets OTT release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[27] Madhu, Vignesh (12 August 2023). "Tovino Thomas unveils a new poster of Nadikar Thilakam". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[28] "Unni Lalu-starrer Kattis Gang Trailer Promises Suspenseful Thriller". News18. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.

[29] M, Athira (24 May 2024). "'Mandakini' movie review: Althaf Salim, Anarkali Marikar's wedding drama entertains in parts only". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 May 2024.

[30] "Malayalam Film Mandakini To Release On May 24; Check Out Trailer". News18. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.

[31] Features, C. E. (7 April 2024). "Althaf Salim-Anarkali Marikar starrer Mandakini gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 May 2024.

[32] "'Mandakini' release: Althaf Salim - Anarkali Marikar starrer to hit the big screens on THIS date". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 May 2024.

[33] Features, C. E. (4 July 2024). "Vishesham Trailer: Anand Madhusoodanan and Chinnu Chandni in a comedy entertainer". Cinema Express. Retrieved 18 July 2024.

[34] Features, C. E. (12 July 2024). "Asif Ali and Suraj Venjaramoodu's Adios Amigo moves up release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 July 2024.

[35] "'Nunakkuzhi' trailer: Basil Joseph, Jeethu Joseph promise a laugh riot". The Hindu. 8 August 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

[36] "Nunakkuzhi teaser: Basil Joseph is a 'seasoned crook' in Drishyam director Jeethu Joseph's upcoming comedy". The Indian Express. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

[37] Madhu, Vignesh (5 October 2024). "Oshana's first look motion poster launched". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 July 2025.

[38] Madhu, Vignesh (2 December 2024). "Zakariya-starrer Communist Pacha Adhava Appa confirms release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 27 July 2025.

[39] Madhu, Vignesh (14 December 2024). "Ennu Swantham Punyalan confirms release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 January 2025.

[40] Madhu, Vignesh (4 January 2025). "Release date announced for Arjun Ashokan's Anbodu Kanmani". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 January 2025.

[41] "Althaf Salim-Anarkali Marikar's new film titled Innocent, first look out". The New Indian Express. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.

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