Dulquer Salmaan
Date of birth: 1983-07-28
Place of birth: Kochi, Kerala, India
Known for: Acting
Also known as: DQ, ദുൽഖർ സൽമാൻ, துல்கர் சல்மான், دولکر سلمان, Kunjikka
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
Movie Credits
Chup
2022-09-23
A series of bizarre and disturbing murders rock the city of Mumbai. Film critics are being killed we
Sita Ramam
2022-08-05
Afreen, a rebellious Pakistani student sets ablaze the car of an Indian in London. Angered Afreen re
Ustad Hotel
2012-06-29
When his father refuses to support his choice of a career, an aspiring chef tries to fulfil his drea
Theevram
2012-11-16
Harsha Vardhan is out to avenge his wife's murder. But it will be a tough job when Alexander, the po
5 Sundarikal
2013-06-21
Five women, Anikha, Isha, Gauri, Kullante and Aami, undergo life-changing experiences with regard to
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
2013-06-12
The story revolves around two spoiled youngsters, Jones and his cousin Korah and the turn of events
Second Show
2012-02-03
Lalu is a reckless youth who is willing to do anything for money, even if it means getting involved
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
2013-08-09
Kasi and Suni are close friends who studied together in an engineering college. Assi, who comes to K
Pattam Pole
2013-10-11
Karthi and Riya elope one early morning to Ooty, fearing that the elders in the family will not acce
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum
2014-04-25
A mysterious illness declared as dumb flu spreads in a quaint hill station forcing the town's reside
Salalah Mobiles
2014-01-23
Afzal is happy after his uncle helps him to set up his mobile shop. However, things take an unexpect
Bangalore Days
2014-05-30
A fun roller coaster ride about three young people, Aju, Divya and Kuttan who are cousins, reach Ban
Vikramadithyan
2014-07-25
The lives of two boys - one the son of a cop and the other the son of a thief.
Njaan
2014-10-19
Ravi, a critic, comes across the writings of K T N Kottoor. Highly inspired by what he reads, he tra
Lucky Baskhar
2024-10-30
A cash-strapped bank cashier embarks on a risky investment scheme and soon gets drawn into the murky
O Kadhal Kanmani
2015-04-16
Aadi and Tara fall in love but both hate the idea of marriage and plan to separate when their lives
100 Days Of Love
2015-03-20
Balan, a columnist, falls in love with his schoolmate, Sheela. What happens when Balan comes to know
Kaantha
2025-11-13
Set in the backdrop of a film set, in the 1950’s in post colonial Madras, the film is centred around
I'm Game
2026-04-10
Charlie
2015-12-24
A young, nonconforming woman named Tessa gets entangled in a cat-and-mouse chase in the by-lanes of
Kali
2016-03-26
A young wife hopes to convince her husband to change his short-tempered attitude toward life, but an
Kammatti Paadam
2016-05-20
Krishnan, who has been living away from his family and friends in Mumbai, gets a call from his frien
Kalki 2898-AD
2024-06-26
In the year 2898 AD, around 6000 years after Kurukshetra war, Ashwatthama gears up for his final bat
Annmariya Kalippilaanu
2016-08-05
2016 Indian Malayalam childrens film directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas and written by Thomas and John
Aakasam Lo Oka Tara
2026-03-26
Mudhugauv
2016-05-13
Movie is narrated through three different tracks. The romance between two students forms the first t
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
2017-01-19
A wayward youth of a rich father, Jomon is a carefree youngster who doesn’t care about ‘being respon
CIA: Comrade In America
2017-05-05
A young Aji Mathew is a communist who goes the whole nine yards for the ideologies he believes in. W
Solo
2017-10-05
An experimental romantic thriller, Solo is the story of four different men, their love, rage and aft
Mahanati
2018-05-09
Mahanati depicts the life and career of one of Telugu cinema's greatest and most iconic starlets, th
Parava
2017-09-21
Irshad and Haseeb, two teenage boys from Mattanchery, share a passion for pigeon flying, a local gam
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020-02-28
Two wily online scammers mend their fraudulent ways after meeting the girls of their dreams — until
Karwaan
2018-08-03
Avinash, a dejected soul stuck in a dead-end job shares a strange relationship with his father. He h
Oru Yamandan Premakadha
2019-04-25
Lallu, a happy-go-lucky person who loves to hang out with his friends, is in pursuit of true love. O
The Zoya Factor
2019-09-19
An advertising agency executive Zoya Singh Solanki meets the Indian cricket team and ends up becomin
Varane Avashyamund
2020-02-07
A divorced woman trying to get hired as a French tutor and teaching classical dance, and she has a d
Maniyarayile Ashokan
2020-08-31
When his unlucky horoscope doesn't bode well for his future wife, an earnest bachelor goes to surpri
Margamkali
2019-08-02
Unable to forget his first love, Sachi decides never to love anyone in his life. That’s when Oormila
Kurup
2021-11-12
The Film is based on the infamous 'Charlie Murder Case' in the Indian State of Kerala where the main
Salute
2022-01-14
Committed and fiery, Sub Inspector Aravind Karunakaran is obliged to be part of an investigation whe
Hey! Sinamika
2022-03-03
A wife who feels suffocated by her husband's incessant attention hires a psychologist to make him fa
King of Kotha
2023-08-24
Kannan is a gangster who rules the crime-infested town of Kotha. After getting humiliated by Kannan
Koothara
2014-06-12
Three engineering students whose life takes a twist after meeting a mysterious man who teaches them
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
2025-08-28
The story follows Chandra , a mysterious, goth-influenced woman who has just moved to Bangalore and
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Lokah Chapter 2: Michael
The second Instalment of Wayfarer Cinematic Universe
Lokah Chapter 3: Charlie
The third Instalment of Wayfarer Cinematic Universe