Dulquer Salmaan
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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
Known for
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I'm Game (2026)
as Dan John
Lucky Baskhar (2024)
as Baskhar Kumar
Kalki 2898-AD (2024)
as Captain
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025)
as Charlie / Odiyan
Sita Ramam (2022)
as Lieutenant Ram
Champion (2025)
as George Williams
Sri Sri (2026)
Actor
Kaantha (2025)
as T. K. Mahadevan
Solo (2017)
as Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva
Aakasam Lo Oka Tara (2026)
as Krishna
Vikramadithyan (2014)
as Adhithyan Menon
Beautiful life (2017)
as Jomon T. Vincent
Oru Yamandan Premakadha (2019)
as Lallu
Mahanati (2018)
as Gemini Ganesan
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi (2013)
as Kasi
5 Sundarikal (2013)
as Injured stuntman / Self - Narrator (voice)
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013)
as John Issac
Kurup (2021)
as Sukumara Kuruppu
100 Days of Love (2015)
as Balan K Nair/ Rocky K Nair
Kali (2016)
as Siddharth
Salalah Mobiles (2014)
as Afsal Abdu Rahman
Varane Avashyamund (2020)
as Bibeesh
Hey! Sinamika (2022)
as Yaazhan
Kammatti Paadam (2016)
as Krishnan
Bangalore Days (2014)
as Arjun 'Aju'
O Kadhal Kanmani (2015)
as Aditya 'Adi' Varadarajan
Ustad Hotel (2012)
as Faizi
Koothara (2014)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
King of Kotha (2023)
as Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi
Karwaan (2018)
as Avinash
The Zoya Factor (2019)
as Nikhil Khoda
Pattam Pole (2013)
as Karthik
Goli (—)
Actor
Theevram (2012)
as Harsha Vardhan
Pokkiri Simon (2017)
as Narrator
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020)
as Sidharth
Parava (2017)
as Imran
Vettuvam (—)
Actor
Maniyarayile Ashokan (2020)
as Arjun
Jomonte Suvisheshangal (2017)
as Jomon
Annmariya Kalippilaanu (2016)
as Angel
Salute (2022)
as Aravind Karunakaran
CIA: Comrade In America (2017)
as Aji Mathew
Charlie (2015)
as Charlie
Untitled DQ - Praveen Chandran Movie (—)
Actor
Mudhugauv (2016)
as Narrator (voice)
Lokah Chapter 2: Michael (—)
as Charlie / Odiyan
Margamkali (2019)
as Baby (voice)
Chup (2022)
as Sebastian Gomes / Danny
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014)
as Arvind
Njaan (2014)
as K.T.N Kottoor / Ravi Chandrasekhar
Second Show (2012)
as Kurudi
Lokah Chapter 3: Charlie (—)
as Charlie / Odiyan