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
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
External links
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/nm4921260
Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1105021
Facebook: https://facebook.com/DQSalmaan
Instagram: https://instagram.com/dqsalmaan
Filmography (Movies)
I'm Game
Character:
Release Date:20/08/2026
Aakasam Lo Oka Tara
Character:
Release Date:26/03/2026
Champion
Character:George Williams
Release Date:25/12/2025
Kaantha
Character:T. K. Mahadevan
Release Date:13/11/2025
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Character:Charlie / Odiyan
Release Date:28/08/2025
Lucky Baskhar
Character:Baskhar Kumar
Release Date:30/10/2024
Kalki 2898-AD
Character:Captain
Release Date:26/06/2024
King of Kotha
Character:Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi
Release Date:24/08/2023
Chup
Character:Danny
Release Date:23/09/2022
Sita Ramam
Character:Lieutenant Ram
Release Date:05/08/2022
Hey! Sinamika
Character:Yaazhan
Release Date:03/03/2022
Salute
Character:Aravind Karunakaran
Release Date:14/01/2022
Kurup
Character:Sukumara Kuruppu
Release Date:12/11/2021
Maniyarayile Ashokan
Character:Arjun (Cameo)
Release Date:31/08/2020
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
Character:Sidharth
Release Date:28/02/2020
Varane Avashyamund
Character:Bibeesh
Release Date:07/02/2020
The Zoya Factor
Character:Nikhil Khoda
Release Date:19/09/2019
Margamkali
Character:Baby (Voice Cast)
Release Date:02/08/2019
Oru Yamandan Premakadha
Character:Lallu
Release Date:25/04/2019
Karwaan
Character:Avinash
Release Date:03/08/2018
Mahanati
Character:Gemini Ganesan
Release Date:09/05/2018
Solo
Character:Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva
Release Date:05/10/2017
Parava
Character:Imran
Release Date:21/09/2017
CIA: Comrade In America
Character:Aji Mathew
Release Date:05/05/2017
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
Character:Jomon
Release Date:19/01/2017
Annmariya Kalippilaanu
Character:Angel
Release Date:05/08/2016
Kammatti Paadam
Character:Krishnan
Release Date:20/05/2016
Mudhugauv
Character:Narrator (voice)
Release Date:13/05/2016
Kali
Character:Siddharth
Release Date:26/03/2016
Charlie
Character:Charlie
Release Date:24/12/2015
O Kadhal Kanmani
Character:Aadi
Release Date:16/04/2015
100 Days Of Love
Character:Balan K Nair
Release Date:20/03/2015
Njaan
Character:K.T.N Kottoor / Ravi Chandrasekhar
Release Date:19/10/2014
Vikramadithyan
Character:Adhithyan Menon
Release Date:25/07/2014
Koothara
Character:Narrator
Release Date:12/06/2014
Bangalore Days
Character:Arjun / Aju
Release Date:30/05/2014
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum
Character:Arvind
Release Date:25/04/2014
Salalah Mobiles
Character:Afsal Abdu Rahman
Release Date:23/01/2014
Pattam Pole
Character:Karthik
Release Date:11/10/2013
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
Character:Kasi
Release Date:09/08/2013
5 Sundarikal
Character:Photographer/Storyteller
Release Date:21/06/2013
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
Character:John Issac
Release Date:12/06/2013
Theevram
Character:Harsha Vardhan
Release Date:16/11/2012
Ustad Hotel
Character:Faizi
Release Date:29/06/2012
Second Show
Character:Kurudi
Release Date:03/02/2012
Television Appearances
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