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Dulquer Salmaan

Actor, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn July 28, 1983 (42 years)
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

  • Sita Ramam
  • Lucky Baskhar
  • Chup
  • Karwaan
  • Guns & Gulaabs
  • Ustad Hotel
  • Kurup
  • Lokah Chapter One: Chandra
  • King of Kotha
  • Bangalore Days
  • Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
  • Mahanati
  • O Kadhal Kanmani
  • Charlie
  • Salute
  • Kali
  • Hey Sinamika
  • Kammatti Paadam
  • Kaantha
  • Solo
  • Blue Skies, Green Waters, Red Earth
  • Vikramadithyan
  • ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
  • Varane Avashyamund

Dulquer Salmaan Filmography

2026
2026
2025
Kaantha · as T. K. Mahadevan
2025
Lokah Chapter One: Chandra · as Charlie / Odiyan
2024
Lucky Baskhar · as Baskhar Kumar
2024
Kalki 2898 AD · as Captain
2023
King of Kotha · as Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi
2023
Guns & Gulaabs (TV Series) · as Arjun Varma
2022
Chup · as Danny
2022
Sita Ramam · as Lieutenant Ram
2022
Hey Sinamika · as Yaazhan
2022
Salute · as Aravind Karunakaran
2021
Kurup · as Sukumara Kuruppu
2020
Maniyarayile Ashokan · as Arjun (cameo)
2020
2020
Varane Avashyamund · as Bibeesh
2019
The Zoya Factor · as Nikhil Khoda
2019
Margamkali · as Baby (voice Cast)
2019
2018
Karwaan · as Avinash
2018
Mahanati · as Gemini Ganesan
2017
Hey Pillagada · as Siddharth
2017
Solo · as Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva
2017
Parava · as Imran
2017
CIA: Comrade in America · as Aji Mathew
2017
Jomon's Gospels · as Jomon
2016
2016
Kammatti Paadam · as Krishnan
2016
Mudhugauv · as Narrator (voice)
2016
Kali · as Siddharth
2015
Charlie · as Charlie
2015
O Kadhal Kanmani · as Aadi
2015
100 Days of Love · as Balan K Nair
2014
Njan · as K.t.n Kottoor / Ravi Chandrasekhar
2014
Vikramadithyan · as Adhithyan Menon
2014
Koothara · as Narrator
2014
Bangalore Days · as Arjun / Aju
2014
2014
Salala Mobiles · as Afsal Abdu Rahman
2013
Pattam Pole · as Karthik
2013
2013
5 Sundarikal · as Photographer/storyteller
2013
2012
Theevram · as Harsha Vardhan
2012
Ustad Hotel · as Faizi
2012
Second Show · as Kurudi

2024
The Rana Daggubati Show (TV Series) · as Self
2022
2021
Unstoppable with NBK (TV Series) · as Self
2019
Cooku With Comali (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2016
The Kapil Sharma Show (TV Series) · as Himself
2014
Son Of Abish (TV Series) · as Himself

2022
Hey Sinamika · as Playback Singer
2021
Kurup · as Playback Singer
2019
Dear Comrade · as Playback Singer
2017
Parava · as Playback Singer
2017
CIA: Comrade in America · as Playback Singer
2015
Charlie · as Playback Singer
2013
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi · as Playback Singer

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