Dulquer Salmaan
Born: 1983-07-28 in Kochi, Kerala, India
Known For: Acting
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
Filmography
2026
- I'm Game as Dan John
- Sri Sri
- Aakasam Lo Oka Tara as Krishna
2025
- Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra as Charlie / Odiyan
- Champion as George Williams
- Kaantha as T. K. Mahadevan
2024
- The Rana Daggubati Show as Self
- Kalki 2898-AD as Captain
- Lucky Baskhar as Baskhar Kumar
2023
- Guns & Gulaabs as Arjun Varma
- King of Kotha as Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi
- Adi ... (Producer)
2022
- Sita Ramam as Lieutenant Ram
- Chup as Sebastian Gomes / Danny
- Hey! Sinamika as Yaazhan
- Salute as Aravind Karunakaran
- Pyali ... (Producer)
- Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan ... (Producer)
2021
- Unstoppable with NBK as Self
- Kurup as Sukumara Kuruppu
2020
- Varane Avashyamund as Bibeesh
- Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal as Sidharth
- Maniyarayile Ashokan as Arjun
2019
- Dear Comrade ... (Playback Singer)
- Oru Yamandan Premakadha as Lallu
- The Zoya Factor as Nikhil Khoda
- Margamkali as Baby (voice)
2017
- Beautiful life as Jomon T. Vincent
- Solo as Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva
- Parava as Imran
- Jomonte Suvisheshangal as Jomon
- CIA: Comrade In America as Aji Mathew
- Pokkiri Simon as Narrator
2016
- The Kapil Sharma Show as Self
- Kali as Siddharth
- Kammatti Paadam as Krishnan
- Annmariya Kalippilaanu as Angel
- Mudhugauv as Narrator (voice)
2015
- O Kadhal Kanmani as Aditya 'Adi' Varadarajan
- Charlie as Charlie
- 100 Days of Love as Balan K Nair/ Rocky K Nair
2014
- Son of Abish as Himself
- Bangalore Days as Arjun 'Aju'
- Vaayai Moodi Pesavum as Arvind
- Vikramadithyan as Adhithyan Menon
- Salalah Mobiles as Afsal Abdu Rahman
- Koothara as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Njaan as K.T.N Kottoor / Ravi Chandrasekhar
2013
- Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi as Kasi
- ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi as John Issac
- 5 Sundarikal as Injured stuntman / Self - Narrator (voice)
- Pattam Pole as Karthik
2012
- Ustad Hotel as Faizi
- Second Show as Kurudi
- Theevram as Harsha Vardhan