{{Short description|Indian film director and actor}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2025}} {{Infobox person | birth_place = Kerala, India | occupation = {{hlist|Director|Actor|Writer}} | years_active = 2015 - present | notable_works = [[Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela]] }} '''Althaf Salim''' is an Indian film director and actor who works in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film industry]]. He is known for directing ''[[Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela]].''
== Career == Althaf started his career with the film ''[[Premam]]'' as Jahangir on 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Althaf Salim Biography |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/althaf-salim/biography.html |website=filmibeat.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Native |first=Digital |date=2019-11-05 |title='Premam' team in 'Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoodhi' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/premam-team-mariyam-vannu-vilakkoodhi-111772 |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=cris |date=2017-09-10 |title=When looks don't matter |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/100917/when-looks-dont-matter.html |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2017, Althaf directed ''[[Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela]]'' which became a huge box office success.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela Malayalam Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/njandukalude-nattil-oridavela-preview-malayalam-movie-21715 |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Sathyendran |first=Nita |date=2017-08-31 |title=One for all and all for one |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/newbie-director-altaf-salims-njandukalude-naattil-oridavela-is-a-dramedy/article19592869.ece |access-date=2024-08-20 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
Althaf become best known for his role in the 2024 romantic comedy film ''[[Premalu]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Premalu OTT Release Date Out: When & Where To Watch Malayalam Superhit Movie Online? |url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/entertainment/premalu-ott-release-date-out-when-where-to-watch-malayalam-superhit-movie-online-netflix-prime-video-hotstar-10151694 |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=English Jagran |date=2 April 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-04-19 |title=It's official! Naslen and Mamitha Baiju to return with 'Premalu 2' in 2025 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-official-naslen-and-mamitha-baiju-to-return-with-premalu-2-in-2025/articleshow/109440168.cms |access-date=2024-08-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
=== As director === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- !Year !Title !Direction !Story !Notes !{{refh}} |- | 2017 |''[[Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela]]'' |{{yes}} |{{yes}} |Debut |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela to premiere on Christmas Day |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/njandukalude-nattil-oridavela-to-premiere-on-christmas-day/articleshow/62194578.cms |access-date=2024-05-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-09-01 |title=Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela movie review: Nivin Pauly's movie is all about the simple moments |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/njandukalude-nattil-oridavela-star-rating-nivin-pauly-4822965/ |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2025 | ''[[Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira]]'' |{{yes}} |{{yes}} | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Santhosh |first=Vivek |date=2024-12-09 |title=Fahadh Faasil's Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira enters the final leg of shooting |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Dec/09/fahadh-faasils-odum-kuthira-chaadum-kuthira-enters-the-final-leg-of-shooting |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- |}
=== As actor === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2015 || ''[[Premam]]'' || Jahangir || Debut ||<ref name="sakhavu"/> |- | rowspan=2 | 2017 || ''[[Sakhavu (2017 film)|Sakhavu]]'' || Mahesh || ||<ref name="sakhavu">{{Cite news |date=2017-04-16 |title='Sakhavu' Althaf is not the side-kick, but the director of Nivin Pauly, next! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know/sakhavu-althaf-is-not-the-side-kick-but-the-director-of-nivin-pauly-next/articleshow/58195853.cms |access-date=2024-06-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- | ''[[Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela]]'' || || Cameo || |- | rowspan=3 | 2019 || ''[[Allu Ramendran]]'' || Sudhi || || |- | ''[[Oru Adaar Love]]'' || Manikandan || ||<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-02-07 |title=Priya Varrier's 'Oru Adaar Love' set for TV premiere on February 12 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/priya-varriers-oru-adaar-love-set-for-tv-premiere-on-february-12/articleshow/97690930.cms |access-date=2024-06-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- | ''[[Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo]]'' || Sujith || || |- | 2020 || ''[[Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi]]'' || Unnikrishnan Nambuthiri || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shriijth |first=Sajin |date=2020-01-29 |title=Jenith Kachappilly: There is a purpose behind every detail in Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2020/Jan/29/jenith-kachappilly-there-is-a-purpose-behind-every-detail-in-mariyam-vannu-vilakkoothi-16779.html |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2021 || ''[[Operation Java]]'' || Shanu || || |- | rowspan=7 | 2022 || ''[[Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh]]'' || Soji || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-03 |title=Intriguing teaser of Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh out |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/Nov/03/intriguing-teaser-of-karnan-napoleon-bhagat-singh-out-2218438.html |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Makal]]'' || Solomon || ||<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-04-07 |title=Jayaram - Meera Jasmine starrer 'Makal' gets a clean U certificate |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jayaram-meera-jasmine-starrer-makal-gets-a-clean-u-certificate/articleshow/90705756.cms |access-date=2024-06-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- | ''Mahi'' || || || {{fact|date=June 2025}} |- | ''[[Kochaal]]'' || Pharmacist || || |- | ''[[Pyali]]'' || Inby || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2021-08-03 |title=Trailer of Babita-Rinn's Pyali released |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Aug/03/trailer-of-babita-rinns-pyali-released-2339185.html |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Mukundan Unni Associates]]'' || Suresh || || |- | ''[[Gold (2022 Indian film)|Gold]]'' || Velukkutan || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2022-08-25 |title=Alphonse Puthren, Prithviraj film Gold to be released in Tamil |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/Aug/25/alphonse-puthren-prithviraj-film-gold-to-be-released-in-tamil-34087.html |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="8" | 2023 || ''[[Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum]]'' || Sujith || ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fahadh Faasil starrer 'Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum' trailer out, late actor Innocent's presence adds to the excitement |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2023/04/17/pachuvum-athbutha-vilakkum-trailer-fahadh-faasil-innocent-movie.html |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=Onmanorama}}</ref> |- | ''[[Madhura Manohara Moham]]'' || Ambadi || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2023-04-27 |title=Madhura Manohara Moham trailer is here |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Apr/27/madhura-manohara-moham-trailer-is-here-42772.html |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- |''[[Kallanum Bhagavathiyum]]'' |Enchanter's Assistant | |<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-02-20 |title='Kallanum Bhagavathiyum': Makers unveil the first look poster for the Vishnu Unnikrishnan starrer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kallanum-bhagavathiyum-makers-unveil-the-first-look-poster-for-the-vishnu-unnikrishnan-starrer/articleshow/98089265.cms |access-date=2024-08-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- | ''[[Padmini (2023 film)|Padmini]]'' || Siju || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2023-07-07 |title=Heavy rains postpone release date of Malayalam film 'Padmini' in Kerala |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/Jul/07/heavy-rains-postponerelease-date-of-malayalam-film-padmini-in-kerala-2592107.html |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962]]'' || Arun|| ||<ref>{{Cite news | date=2023-07-05 |title='Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962': First look of Urvashi, Indrans starter out |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jaladhara-pumpset-since-1962-first-look-of-urvashi-indrans-starter-out/article67044715.ece |access-date=2024-06-13 |newspaper=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |- | ''Rahel Makan Kora'' || || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-28 |title=Second-look Poster Of Anson Paul-starrer Malayalam Film Rahel Makan Kora Out |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/second-look-poster-of-anson-paul-starrer-malayalam-film-rahel-makan-kora-out-8554355.html |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Tholvi F.C.]]'' || Althaf || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-14 |title=Trailer Of George Kora's Malayalam Film Tholvi FC Out, Deals With Startup Culture |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/trailer-of-george-koras-malayalam-film-tholvi-fc-out-deals-with-startup-culture-8577392.html |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Bullet Diaries'' || || ||<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-10-16 |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan is a bullet lover in the first look poster for 'Bullet Diaries' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dhyan-sreenivasan-is-a-bullet-lover-in-the-first-look-poster-for-bullet-diaries/articleshow/94893898.cms |access-date=2024-06-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- |rowspan=10 | 2024 || ''[[Premalu]]'' ||Shobhi Sir || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-04-02 |title=Premalu gets OTT release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/ott/news/2024/Apr/02/premalu-gets-ott-release-date |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Thundu]]'' || Dr. Vidhyesh || || |- | ''[[Nadikar]]'' || || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=2023-08-12 |title=Tovino Thomas unveils a new poster of Nadikar Thilakam |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Aug/12/tovino-thomas-unveils-a-new-poster-of-nadikar-thilakam-46519.html |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Kattis Gang'' || || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-08 |title=Unni Lalu-starrer Kattis Gang Trailer Promises Suspenseful Thriller |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/unni-lalu-starrer-kattis-gang-trailer-promises-suspenseful-thriller-8882699.html |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Mandakini (2024 film)|Mandakini]]'' || Aromal || Debut as lead actor ||<ref>{{Cite news |last=M |first=Athira |date=2024-05-24 |title='Mandakini' movie review: Althaf Salim, Anarkali Marikar's wedding drama entertains in parts only |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mandakini-movie-review-althaf-salim-anarkali-marikars-wedding-drama-entertains-in-parts-only/article68211060.ece |access-date=2024-05-27 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-29 |title=Malayalam Film Mandakini To Release On May 24; Check Out Trailer |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/malayalam-film-mandakini-to-release-on-may-24-check-out-trailer-8870555.html |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-04-07 |title=Althaf Salim-Anarkali Marikar starrer Mandakini gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Apr/06/althaf-salim-anarkali-marikar-starrer-mandakini-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title='Mandakini' release: Althaf Salim - Anarkali Marikar starrer to hit the big screens on THIS date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mandakini-release-althaf-salim-anarkali-marikar-starrer-to-hit-the-big-screens-on-this-date/articleshow/109153434.cms |access-date=2024-05-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- | ''[[Vishesham]]'' || Saji|| ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-07-04 |title=Vishesham Trailer: Anand Madhusoodanan and Chinnu Chandni in a comedy entertainer |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jul/04/vishesham-trailer-anand-madhusoodanan-and-chinnu-chandni-in-a-comedy-entertainer |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Adios Amigo (2024 film)|Adios Amigo]]'' || Rony || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-07-12 |title=Asif Ali and Suraj Venjaramoodu's Adios Amigo moves up release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jul/12/asif-ali-and-suraj-venjaramoodus-adios-amigo-moves-up-release-date |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Nunakkuzhi]]'' || Naveen || ||<ref>{{Cite news | date=2024-08-08 |title='Nunakkuzhi' trailer: Basil Joseph, Jeethu Joseph promise a laugh riot |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nunakkuzhi-trailer-basil-joseph-jeethu-joseph-promise-a-laugh-riot/article68500227.ece |access-date=2024-08-20 |newspaper=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-21 |title=Nunakkuzhi teaser: Basil Joseph is a 'seasoned crook' in Drishyam director Jeethu Joseph's upcoming comedy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/nunakkuzhi-teaser-basil-joseph-seasoned-crook-drishyam-director-jeethu-joseph-comedy-9466441/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Prathibha Tutorials'' || || || |- | ''Oshana'' || || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=2024-10-05 |title=Oshana’s first look motion poster launched |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Oct/05/oshanas-first-look-motion-poster-launched |access-date=2025-07-27 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan=7 | 2025 || ''Communist Pacha Adhava Appa'' || || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=2024-12-02 |title=Zakariya-starrer Communist Pacha Adhava Appa confirms release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Dec/02/zakariya-starrer-communist-pacha-adhava-appa-confirms-release-date |access-date=2025-07-27 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Ennu Swantham Punyalan]]'' || Kapyar|| ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=2024-12-14 |title=Ennu Swantham Punyalan confirms release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Dec/14/ennu-swantham-punyalan-confirms-release-date |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Anpodu Kanmani (2025 film)|Anpodu Kanmani]]'' || Rafeeque|| ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=2025-01-04 |title=Release date announced for Arjun Ashokan's Anbodu Kanmani |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Jan/04/release-date-announced-for-arjun-ashokans-anbodu-kanmani |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Hridayapoorvam]]'' || Film Actor ||Rowspan=2|Cameo appearance||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 October 2025|title=Hridayapoorvam OTT Release: Mohanlal’s ₹100 Crore Rom-Com Gets Its Digital Premiere|url=https://www.highonfilms.com/hridayapoorvam-ott-release-mohanlal-movie/ |access-date=25 May 2026 |website=High On Films|language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira]]'' || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 August 2025|title=‘Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira’ Review: Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan Make an Odd Pair in This Eccentric Comedy That Never Fully Clicks|url=https://www.latestly.com/entertainment/south/odum-kuthira-chaadum-kuthira-review-fahadh-faasil-and-kalyani-priyadarshan-make-an-odd-pair-in-this-eccentric-comedy-that-never-fully-clicks-latestly-exclusive-7084723.html |access-date=25 May 2026 |website=Latestly|language=en}}</ref> |- | ''[[Innocent (2025 film)|Innocent]]'' || Vinod || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 May 2025 |title=Althaf Salim-Anarkali Marikar's new film titled Innocent, first look out |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2025/May/28/althaf-salim-anarkali-marikars-new-film-titled-innocent-first-look-out |access-date=4 September 2025 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> |- | ''[[Sarvam Maya]]'' || Delivery Boy || ||<ref>{{cite web|title=Nivin Pauly’s fantasy movie ‘Sarvam Maya’ locks its release date|website=Onmanorama|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2025/11/20/nivin-pauly-sarvam-maya-movie-release-date-locked.html}}</ref> |}
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