Dulquer Salmaan
Known for
Son of Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty, Dulquer Salmaan chose a quieter path to stardom: character-driven films and effortless charm. Born in Kochi in 1983, he broke through with 'Ustad Hotel' (2012) and the beloved ensemble 'Bangalore Days' (2014), then wandered as the free spirit of 'Charlie' (2015). He crossed into Tamil with Mani Ratnam's 'O Kadhal Kanmani' (2015), played screen idol Gemini Ganesan in 'Mahanati' (2018) and found pan-Indian success with the romance 'Sita Ramam' (2022) and 'Lucky Baskhar' (2024). Relaxed, modern romantic leads are his home turf.
Dulquer Salmaan
41 Movies
1 Series
Son of Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty, Dulquer Salmaan chose a quieter path to stardom: character-driven films and effortless charm. Born in Kochi in 1983, he broke through with 'Ustad Hotel' (2012) and the beloved ensemble 'Bangalore Days' (2014), then wandered as the free spirit of 'Charlie' (2015). He crossed into Tamil with Mani Ratnam's 'O Kadhal Kanmani' (2015), played screen idol Gemini Ganesan in 'Mahanati' (2018) and found pan-Indian success with the romance 'Sita Ramam' (2022) and 'Lucky Baskhar' (2024). Relaxed, modern romantic leads are his home turf.
Movies
Plays Captain
Kalki 2898-AD
2024
Producer
Plays Charlie / Odiyan
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
2025
Plays Baskhar Kumar
Lucky Baskhar
2024
Plays George Williams
Champion
2025
Producer
Plays Dan John
I'm Game
2026
Plays Lieutenant Ram
Sita Ramam
2022
Plays Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva
Solo
2017
Plays Angel
Annmariya Kalippilaanu
2016
Plays Karthik
Pattam Pole
2013
Plays Afsal Abdu Rahman
Salalah Mobiles
2014
Producer
Plays T. K. Mahadevan
Kaantha
2025
Plays Photographer/Storyteller
5 Sundarikal
2013
Plays Siddharth
Kali
2016
Plays Balan K Nair/ Rocky K Nair
100 Days of Love
2015
Producer
Plays Sukumara Kuruppu
Kurup
2021
Plays Avinash
Karwaan
2018
Plays Imran
Parava
2017
Plays Gemini Ganesan
Mahanati
2018
Plays Charlie
Charlie
2015
Plays Kasi
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
2013
Plays Arjun 'Aju'
Bangalore Days
2014
Producer
Plays Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi
King of Kotha
2023
Plays Yaazhan
Hey! Sinamika
2022
Producer
Plays Arjun (Cameo)
Maniyarayile Ashokan
2020
Plays Aadi
O Kadhal Kanmani
2015
Plays John Issac
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
2013
Plays Jomon
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
2017
Producer
Plays Bibeesh
Varane Avashyamund
2020
Plays Adhithyan Menon
Vikramadithyan
2014
Plays Faizi
Ustad Hotel
2012
Plays Sebastian Gomes / Danny
Chup
2022
Plays Krishnan
Kammatti Paadam
2016
Plays Sidharth
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020
Producer
Plays Aravind Karunakaran
Salute
2022
Plays Lallu
Oru Yamandan Premakadha
2019
Plays Aji Mathew
CIA: Comrade In America
2017
Plays Harsha Vardhan
Theevram
2012
Plays Arvind
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum
2014
Plays Baby (Voice Cast)
Margamkali
2019
Plays Kurudi
Second Show
2012
Plays K.T.N Kottoor / Ravi Chandrasekhar
Njaan
2014
Latest Trailers
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Champion
Full Filmography
I'm Game
Dan John
2026
Film
Champion
George Williams
2025
Film
Kaantha
T. K. Mahadevan
2025
Film
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Charlie / Odiyan
2025
Film
Lucky Baskhar
Baskhar Kumar
2024
Film
Kalki 2898-AD
Captain
2024
Film
Guns & Gulaabs
Arjun Varma · 7 episodes
2023
TV
King of Kotha
Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi
2023
Film
Chup
Sebastian Gomes / Danny
2022
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dulquer Salmaan and where are they from?
Dulquer Salmaan is 43 years old, born on July 28, 1983 in Kochi, Kerala, India.
What are the most famous roles of Dulquer Salmaan?
Dulquer Salmaan is best known for roles in Kalki 2898-AD, Bangalore Days, Karwaan.
How many movies has Dulquer Salmaan been in?
Over a 14-year career (since 2012), Dulquer Salmaan has appeared in 41 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Dulquer Salmaan's first movie?
The career of Dulquer Salmaan began with Second Show (2012).
What is Dulquer Salmaan's most recent movie or series?
Dulquer Salmaan's most recent release is Champion, which premiered on December 25, 2025.
What TV shows has Dulquer Salmaan appeared in?
On television, Dulquer Salmaan has appeared in Guns & Gulaabs, The Kapil Sharma Show, Son of Abish, Unstoppable with NBK.
Does Dulquer Salmaan have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Dulquer Salmaan's upcoming work includes: I'm Game (2026), Sri Sri (2026).
Dulquer Salmaan
1983-07-28 · Kochi, Kerala, India
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