Dulquer Salmaan

Acting

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

July 28, 1983 (42 yrs)

place of birth

Kochi, Kerala, India

also known as

DQ · ദുൽഖർ സൽമാൻ · துல்கர் சல்மான் · دولکر سلمان

total credits

49 movies

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

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Known For

Filmography

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Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
7.2

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra

2025as Charlie / Odiyan
Kalki 2898-AD
6.4

Kalki 2898-AD

2024as Captain
Lucky Baskhar
7.6

Lucky Baskhar

2024as Baskhar Kumar
Sita Ramam
7.7

Sita Ramam

2022as Lieutenant Ram
Hey! Sinamika
5.8

Hey! Sinamika

2022as Yaazhan
Kaantha
6.6

Kaantha

2025as T. K. Mahadevan
Champion
6.8

Champion

2025as George Williams
Varane Avashyamund
6.7

Varane Avashyamund

2020as Bibeesh
Kurup
6.2

Kurup

2021as Sukumara Kuruppu
Ustad Hotel
7.5

Ustad Hotel

2012as Faizi
Mahanati
7.5

Mahanati

2018as Gemini Ganesan
Kammatti Paadam
8.0

Kammatti Paadam

2016as Krishnan
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
7.0

Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi

2013as Kasi
O Kadhal Kanmani
7.0

O Kadhal Kanmani

2015as Aadi
King of Kotha
5.8

King of Kotha

2023as Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi
Vikramadithyan
6.5

Vikramadithyan

2014as Adhithyan Menon
Bangalore Days
7.6

Bangalore Days

2014as Arjun 'Aju'
Chup
6.6

Chup

2022as Sebastian Gomes / Danny
The Zoya Factor
5.5

The Zoya Factor

2019as Nikhil Khoda
Parava
7.8

Parava

2017as Imran
I'm Game

I'm Game

2026
Maniyarayile Ashokan
3.3

Maniyarayile Ashokan

2020as Arjun (Cameo)
Salute
7.2

Salute

2022as Aravind Karunakaran
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
6.8

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal

2020as Sidharth
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
6.4

Jomonte Suvisheshangal

2017as Jomon
Karwaan
7.1

Karwaan

2018as Avinash
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum
6.1

Vaayai Moodi Pesavum

2014as Arvind
5 Sundarikal
6.9

5 Sundarikal

2013as Photographer/Storyteller
Charlie
7.6

Charlie

2015as Charlie
Annmariya Kalippilaanu
7.0

Annmariya Kalippilaanu

2016as Angel
Kali
6.4

Kali

2016as Siddharth
Oru Yamandan Premakadha
4.3

Oru Yamandan Premakadha

2019as Lallu
Solo
6.8

Solo

2017as Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva
CIA: Comrade In America
6.0

CIA: Comrade In America

2017as Aji Mathew
100 Days of Love
6.2

100 Days of Love

2015as Balan K Nair/ Rocky K Nair
Lokah Chapter 2: Michael

Lokah Chapter 2: Michael

as Charlie / Odiyan
Njaan
5.9

Njaan

2014as K.T.N Kottoor / Ravi Chandrasekhar
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
7.0

ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi

2013as John Issac
DQ 41

DQ 41

Margamkali
3.1

Margamkali

2019as Baby (Voice Cast)
Pokkiri Simon
3.5

Pokkiri Simon

2017as Narrator
Salalah Mobiles
4.0

Salalah Mobiles

2014as Afsal Abdu Rahman
Lokah Chapter 3: Charlie

Lokah Chapter 3: Charlie

as Charlie / Odiyan
Koothara
5.9

Koothara

2014as Narrator
Mudhugauv
5.1

Mudhugauv

2016as Narrator (voice)
Theevram
6.4

Theevram

2012as Harsha Vardhan
Pattam Pole
5.1

Pattam Pole

2013as Karthik
Second Show
6.9

Second Show

2012as Kurudi
Aakasam Lo Oka Tara

Aakasam Lo Oka Tara