Als Sohn der Malayalam-Kinolegende Mammootty wählte Dulquer Salmaan (Kochi, 1983) einen eigenen Weg zum Ruhm: Charakterfilme und ein müheloser Charme. Er stach mit 'Ustad Hotel' (2012) und dem beliebten Ensemblefilm 'Bangalore Days' (2014) hervor und streifte als Freigeist durch 'Charlie' (2015). Er wechselte ins Tamil-Kino mit 'O Kadhal Kanmani' (2015) von Mani Ratnam, verkörperte das Idol Gemini Ganesan in 'Mahanati' (2018) und erzielte panindischen Erfolg mit der Liebesgeschichte 'Sita Ramam' (2022) und 'Lucky Baskhar' (2024). Sein natürliches Terrain: moderne, entspannte Herzensbrecher.
Dulquer Salmaan
Schauspieler · Produzent
43 Jahre (28 Juli 1983)Kochi, IndienKochi, Kerala, Indien
Als Sohn der Malayalam-Kinolegende Mammootty wählte Dulquer Salmaan (Kochi, 1983) einen eigenen Weg zum Ruhm: Charakterfilme und ein müheloser Charme. Er stach mit 'Ustad Hotel' (2012) und dem beliebten Ensemblefilm 'Bangalore Days' (2014) hervor und streifte als Freigeist durch 'Charlie' (2015). Er wechselte ins Tamil-Kino mit 'O Kadhal Kanmani' (2015) von Mani Ratnam, verkörperte das Idol Gemini Ganesan in 'Mahanati' (2018) und erzielte panindischen Erfolg mit der Liebesgeschichte 'Sita Ramam' (2022) und 'Lucky Baskhar' (2024). Sein natürliches Terrain: moderne, entspannte Herzensbrecher.
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