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Dulquer Salmaan

Dulquer Salmaan

Acting1983Kochi, Kerala, India

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

Acting History

2025
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
as Charlie / Odiyan
Kaantha
as T. K. Mahadevan
CHAMPION
as George Williams
Kaantha
Producer
2024
Kalki 2898-AD
as Captain
Lucky Baskhar
as Baskhar Kumar
2023
King of Kotha
as Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi
Guns & Gulaabs
TVas Arjun Varma
Adi
Producer
2022
Hey! Sinamika
as Yaazhan
Salute
as Aravind Karunakaran
Chup
as Danny
Sita Ramam
as Lieutenant Ram
Pyali
Producer
Hey! Sinamika
Playback Singer
Salute
Producer
2021
Kurup
as Sukumara Kuruppu
Kurup
Producer
Kurup
Playback Singer
2019
The Zoya Factor
as Nikhil Khoda
Margamkali
as Baby (Voice Cast)
The Kapil Sharma Show
TVas Himself1 eps
Dear Comrade
Playback Singer
2018
Mahanati
as Gemini Ganesan
Karwaan
as Avinash
2017
Parava
as Imran
Solo
as Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva
Parava
Playback Singer
2016
Kammatti Paadam
as Krishnan
Mudhugauv
as Narrator (voice)
Kali
as Siddharth
2015
Charlie
as Charlie
100 Days of Love
as Balan K Nair/ Rocky K Nair
Charlie
Playback Singer
2014
Bangalore Days
as Arjun / Aju
Vikramadithyan
as Adhithyan Menon
Njaan
as K.T.N Kottoor / Ravi Chandrasekhar
Koothara
as Narrator
Salalah Mobiles
as Afsal Abdu Rahman
Son of Abish
TVas Himself
2012
Second Show
as Kurudi
Ustad Hotel
as Faizi
Theevram
as Harsha Vardhan

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
7/28/1983(42 years old)
Place of Birth
Kochi, Kerala, India