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