Born 1983 (age 42) · Kochi, Kerala, India
Appears in 62 titles

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

Kalki 2898-AD
6.4
Kalki 2898-AD
2024
as Captain
Bangalore Days
7.6
Bangalore Days
2014
as Arjun 'Aju'
Karwaan
7.1
Karwaan
2018
as Avinash
Ustad Hotel
7.5
Ustad Hotel
2012
as Faizi
Sita Ramam
7.8
Sita Ramam
2022
as Lieutenant Ram
Charlie
7.6
Charlie
2015
as Charlie
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
6.8
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020
as Sidharth
Lucky Baskhar
7.6
Lucky Baskhar
2024
as Baskhar Kumar
O Kadhal Kanmani
7.0
O Kadhal Kanmani
2015
as Aadi
Mahanati
7.6
Mahanati
2018
as Gemini Ganesan
Kammatti Paadam
8.0
Kammatti Paadam
2016
as Krishnan
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
7.3
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
2025
as Charlie / Odiyan
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
7.0
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
2013
as John Issac
Kurup
6.2
Kurup
2021
as Sukumara Kuruppu
Chup
6.6
Chup
2022
as Danny
Kali
6.4
Kali
2016
as Siddharth
Parava
7.8
Parava
2017
as Imran
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
6.4
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
2017
as Jomon
Solo
6.8
Solo
2017
as Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva