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