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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Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025)
as Charlie / Odiyan
Hey! Sinamika (2022)
as Yaazhan
Kalki 2898-AD (2024)
as Captain
Sita Ramam (2022)
as Lieutenant Ram
Lucky Baskhar (2024)
as Baskhar Kumar
Champion (2025)
as George Williams
Parava (2017)
as Imran
Kaantha (2025)
as T. K. Mahadevan
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi (2013)
as Kasi
I'm Game (2026)
Actor
CIA: Comrade In America (2017)
as Aji Mathew
Kurup (2021)
as Sukumara Kuruppu
Solo (2017)
as Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva
Mahanati (2018)
as Gemini Ganesan
Varane Avashyamund (2020)
as Bibeesh
Charlie (2015)
as Charlie
Kammatti Paadam (2016)
as Krishnan
O Kadhal Kanmani (2015)
as Aadi
Ustad Hotel (2012)
as Faizi
Bangalore Days (2014)
as Arjun 'Aju'
King of Kotha (2023)
as Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi
Karwaan (2018)
as Avinash
5 Sundarikal (2013)
as Photographer/Storyteller
Chup (2022)
as Sebastian Gomes / Danny
Annmariya Kalippilaanu (2016)
as Angel
100 Days of Love (2015)
as Balan K Nair/ Rocky K Nair
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013)
as John Issac
Vikramadithyan (2014)
as Adhithyan Menon
Salalah Mobiles (2014)
as Afsal Abdu Rahman
Mudhugauv (2016)
as Narrator (voice)
Salute (2022)
as Aravind Karunakaran
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014)
as Arvind
The Zoya Factor (2019)
as Nikhil Khoda
Theevram (2012)
as Harsha Vardhan
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020)
as Sidharth
Kali (2016)
as Siddharth
Jomonte Suvisheshangal (2017)
as Jomon
Njaan (2014)
as K.T.N Kottoor / Ravi Chandrasekhar
Pattam Pole (2013)
as Karthik
Pokkiri Simon (2017)
as Narrator
Maniyarayile Ashokan (2020)
as Arjun (Cameo)
DQ 41 (—)
Actor
Second Show (2012)
as Kurudi
Lokah Chapter 2: Michael (—)
as Charlie / Odiyan
Oru Yamandan Premakadha (2019)
as Lallu
Koothara (2014)
as Narrator
Aakasam Lo Oka Tara (—)
Actor
Margamkali (2019)
as Baby (Voice Cast)
Beautiful life (2017)
as Jomon T. Vincent
Lokah Chapter 3: Charlie (—)
as Charlie / Odiyan