Dulquer Salmaan
Biography
Dulquer Salmaan (born July 28, 1983) is an Indian actor and producer primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema, with notable roles in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. The son of actor Mammootty, Dulquer established his career with the crime drama Second Show (2012), which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. His position in Malayalam cinema was further secured with the successful film Ustad Hotel (2012). He continued to star in prominent Malayalam films like Bangalore Days (2014), Charlie (2015), and Kammattipaadam (2016), receiving recognition for his performances, including a Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for Charlie Salmaan expanded his acting portfolio across multiple languages, positioning himself as a pan-Indian actor. He gained notice in Tamil cinema with films such as Mani Ratnam’s OK Kanmani (2015) and delivered a notable performance in Telugu cinema as Gemini Ganesan in the biographical film Mahanati (2018). His Hindi film appearances include Karwaan (2018). Salmaan is known for selecting diverse roles, demonstrating his range in genres from romance to crime and period drama across various industries In addition to his acting career, Dulquer Salmaan is involved in production through his company, Wayfarer Films. He maintains a consistent presence in Indian cinema, balancing regional productions with mainstream films
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Movies (45)
I'm Game
2026
Aakasam Lo Oka Tara
2026
Champion
as George Williams
2025
Kaantha
as T. K. Mahadevan
2025
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
as Charlie / Odiyan
2025
Lucky Baskhar
as Baskhar Kumar
2024
Kalki 2898-AD
as Captain
2024
King of Kotha
as Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi
2023
Adi
Producer (Production)
2023
Chup
as Danny
2022
Sita Ramam
as Lieutenant Ram
2022
Pyali
Producer (Production)
2022
Hey! Sinamika
as Yaazhan
2022
Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan
Producer (Production)
2022
Salute
as Aravind Karunakaran
2022
Kurup
as Sukumara Kuruppu
2021
Maniyarayile Ashokan
as Arjun (Cameo)
2020
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
as Sidharth
2020
Varane Avashyamund
as Bibeesh
2020
The Zoya Factor
as Nikhil Khoda
2019
Margamkali
as Baby (Voice Cast)
2019
Dear Comrade
Playback Singer (Sound)
2019
Oru Yamandan Premakadha
as Lallu
2019
Karwaan
as Avinash
2018
Mahanati
as Gemini Ganesan
2018
Solo
as Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva
2017
Parava
as Imran
2017
CIA: Comrade In America
as Aji Mathew
2017
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
as Jomon
2017
Annmariya Kalippilaanu
as Angel
2016
Kammatti Paadam
as Krishnan
2016
Mudhugauv
as Narrator (voice)
2016
Kali
as Siddharth
2016
Charlie
as Charlie
2015
O Kadhal Kanmani
as Aadi
2015
100 Days Of Love
as Balan K Nair
2015
Njaan
as K.T.N Kottoor / Ravi Chandrasekhar
2014
Vikramadithyan
as Adhithyan Menon
2014
Koothara
as Narrator
2014
Bangalore Days
as Arjun / Aju
2014
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum
as Arvind
2014
Salalah Mobiles
as Afsal Abdu Rahman
2014
Pattam Pole
as Karthik
2013
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
as Kasi
2013
5 Sundarikal
as Photographer/Storyteller
2013
