Personal info
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 7/28/1983 (age 43)
- Birthplace
- Kochi, Kerala, India
- Gender
- Male
- Also known as
- Dq
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
12 titles

Kalki 2898-AD
2024
Captain

Bangalore Days
2014
Arjun 'Aju'

Sita Ramam
2022
Lieutenant Ram

Karwaan
2018
Avinash

Ustad Hotel
2012
Faizi

Lucky Baskhar
2024
Baskhar Kumar

Charlie
2015
Charlie

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020
Sidharth

O Kadhal Kanmani
2015
Aditya 'Adi' Varadarajan

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
2025
Charlie / Odiyan

Mahanati
2018
Gemini Ganesan

Kurup
2021
Sukumara Kuruppu







