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
2025
- Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra as Charlie / Odiyan
- Kaantha as T. K. Mahadevan
2024
- Kalki 2898-AD as Captain
- Lucky Baskhar as Baskhar Kumar
- The Rana Daggubati Show as Self
2023
- Adi ... (Producer)
- Guns & Gulaabs as Arjun Varma
- King of Kotha as Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi
2022
- Sita Ramam as Lieutenant Ram
- Salute as Aravind Karunakaran
- Hey! Sinamika as Yaazhan
- Chup as Danny
- Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan ... (Producer)
- Pyali ... (Producer)
2021
- Kurup as Sukumara Kuruppu
- Unstoppable with NBK as Self
2020
- Varane Avashyamund as Bibeesh
- Maniyarayile Ashokan as Arjun (Cameo)
- Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal as Sidharth
2019
- Dear Comrade ... (Playback Singer)
- Oru Yamandan Premakadha as Lallu
- Margamkali as Baby (Voice Cast)
- The Zoya Factor as Nikhil Khoda
2017
- Solo as Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva
- Parava as Imran
- Jomonte Suvisheshangal as Jomon
- CIA: Comrade In America as Aji Mathew
2016
- The Kapil Sharma Show as Himself
- Annmariya Kalippilaanu as Angel
- Kali as Siddharth
- Kammatti Paadam as Krishnan
- Mudhugauv as Narrator (voice)
2015
- Charlie as Charlie
- O Kadhal Kanmani as Aadi
- 100 Days Of Love as Balan K Nair
2014
- Bangalore Days as Arjun / Aju
- Vaayai Moodi Pesavum as Arvind
- Salalah Mobiles as Afsal Abdu Rahman
- Vikramadithyan as Adhithyan Menon
- Koothara as Narrator
- Son of Abish as Himself
- Njaan as K.T.N Kottoor / Ravi Chandrasekhar
2013
- Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi as Kasi
- Pattam Pole as Karthik
- 5 Sundarikal as Photographer/Storyteller
- ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi as John Issac
2012
- Ustad Hotel as Faizi
- Theevram as Harsha Vardhan
- Second Show as Kurudi