Dulquer Salmaan
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
Known For
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
The Rana Daggubati Show
2024
Son of Abish
2014
Unstoppable with NBK
2021
Kalki 2898-AD
2024
I'm Game
2026
0Sri Sri
2026
Guns & Gulaabs
2023
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
2025
Lucky Baskhar
2024
Sita Ramam
2022
Champion
2025
Filmography
The Kapil Sharma Show
as Self · 2016
The Rana Daggubati Show
as Self · 2024
Son of Abish
as Himself · 2014
Unstoppable with NBK
as Self · 2021
Kalki 2898-AD
as Captain · 2024
I'm Game
as Dan John · 2026
Sri Sri
· 2026
Guns & Gulaabs
as Arjun Varma · 2023
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
as Charlie / Odiyan · 2025
Lucky Baskhar
as Baskhar Kumar · 2024
Sita Ramam
as Lieutenant Ram · 2022
Champion
as George Williams · 2025
Beautiful life
as Jomon T. Vincent · 2017
Aakasam Lo Oka Tara
as Krishna · 2026
Chup
as Sebastian Gomes / Danny · 2022
Kaantha
as T. K. Mahadevan · 2025
Kurup
as Sukumara Kuruppu · 2021
Mahanati
as Gemini Ganesan · 2018
100 Days of Love
as Balan K Nair/ Rocky K Nair · 2015
Bangalore Days
as Arjun 'Aju' · 2014
O Kadhal Kanmani
as Aditya 'Adi' Varadarajan · 2015
Varane Avashyamund
as Bibeesh · 2020
Charlie
as Charlie · 2015
Lokah Chapter 2: Michael
as Charlie / Odiyan
Kali
as Siddharth · 2016
Hey! Sinamika
as Yaazhan · 2022
Solo
as Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva · 2017
Ustad Hotel
as Faizi · 2012
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
as Kasi · 2013
Karwaan
as Avinash · 2018
King of Kotha
as Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi · 2023
Vikramadithyan
as Adhithyan Menon · 2014
5 Sundarikal
as Injured stuntman / Self - Narrator (voice) · 2013
Kammatti Paadam
as Krishnan · 2016
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
as Jomon · 2017
Parava
as Imran · 2017
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
as John Issac · 2013
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum
as Arvind · 2014
CIA: Comrade In America
as Aji Mathew · 2017
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
as Sidharth · 2020
The Zoya Factor
as Nikhil Khoda · 2019
Koothara
as Self - Narrator (voice) · 2014
Pokkiri Simon
as Narrator · 2017
Salalah Mobiles
as Afsal Abdu Rahman · 2014
Oru Yamandan Premakadha
as Lallu · 2019
Second Show
as Kurudi · 2012
Untitled DQ - Praveen Chandran Movie
Annmariya Kalippilaanu
as Angel · 2016
Mudhugauv
as Narrator (voice) · 2016
Margamkali
as Baby (voice) · 2019
Salute
as Aravind Karunakaran · 2022
Pattam Pole
as Karthik · 2013
Theevram
as Harsha Vardhan · 2012
Maniyarayile Ashokan
as Arjun · 2020
Njaan
as K.T.N Kottoor / Ravi Chandrasekhar · 2014
Lokah Chapter 3: Charlie
as Charlie / Odiyan