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