Dulquer Salmaan
Acting • Born 1983-07-28
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
53 credits
Chup
Movie • 2022
Danny
Sita Ramam
Movie • 2022
Lieutenant Ram
Ustad Hotel
Movie • 2012
Faizi
Theevram
Movie • 2012
Harsha Vardhan
5 Sundarikal
Movie • 2013
Photographer/Storyteller
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
Movie • 2013
John Issac
Second Show
Movie • 2012
Kurudi
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
Movie • 2013
Kasi
Pattam Pole
Movie • 2013
Karthik
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum
Movie • 2014
Arvind
Salalah Mobiles
Movie • 2014
Afsal Abdu Rahman
Bangalore Days
Movie • 2014
Arjun / Aju
Vikramadithyan
Movie • 2014
Adhithyan Menon
Njaan
Movie • 2014
K.T.N Kottoor / Ravi Chandrasekhar
Lucky Baskhar
Movie • 2024
Baskhar Kumar
O Kadhal Kanmani
Movie • 2015
Aadi
100 Days of Love
Movie • 2015
Balan K Nair/ Rocky K Nair
Kaantha
Movie • 2025
T. K. Mahadevan
I'm Game
Movie • 2026
Charlie
Movie • 2015
Charlie
Kali
Movie • 2016
Siddharth
Kammatti Paadam
Movie • 2016
Krishnan
Kalki 2898-AD
Movie • 2024
Captain
Annmariya Kalippilaanu
Movie • 2016
Angel
Aakasam Lo Oka Tara
Movie
Mudhugauv
Movie • 2016
Narrator (voice)
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
Movie • 2017
Jomon
CIA: Comrade In America
Movie • 2017
Aji Mathew
Solo
Movie • 2017
Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva
Mahanati
Movie • 2018
Gemini Ganesan
Parava
Movie • 2017
Imran
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
Movie • 2020
Sidharth
Karwaan
Movie • 2018
Avinash
Oru Yamandan Premakadha
Movie • 2019
Lallu
The Zoya Factor
Movie • 2019
Nikhil Khoda
Varane Avashyamund
Movie • 2020
Bibeesh
Maniyarayile Ashokan
Movie • 2020
Arjun (Cameo)
Margamkali
Movie • 2019
Baby (Voice Cast)
Kurup
Movie • 2021
Sukumara Kuruppu
Salute
Movie • 2022
Aravind Karunakaran
Hey! Sinamika
Movie • 2022
Yaazhan
King of Kotha
Movie • 2023
Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi
Koothara
Movie • 2014
Narrator
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Movie • 2025
Charlie / Odiyan
DQ 41
Movie
Lokah Chapter 2: Michael
Movie
Charlie / Odiyan
Lokah Chapter 3: Charlie
Movie
Charlie / Odiyan
CHAMPION
Movie • 2025
George Williams
Guns & Gulaabs
TV • 2023
Arjun Varma
Son of Abish
TV • 2014
Himself
Unstoppable with NBK
TV • 2021
Self
The Rana Daggubati Show
TV • 2024
Self
The Kapil Sharma Show
TV • 2016
Self