Dulquer Salmaan movies & biography
Dulquer Salmaan is an Indian actor and producer born on July 28, 1983, in Kochi, Kerala, India. He is primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema, with notable roles in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. The son of actor Mammootty, he established his career with the crime drama Second Show (2012), which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 July 1983 (age 43) |
| Birthplace | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Latest release | I'm Game (2026) |
Best Dulquer Salmaan movies
Sita Ramam
Lucky Baskhar
Mahanati
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
ChampionCareer overview
Dulquer Salmaan began his acting career with the crime drama Second Show (2012), a role that won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. That same year, he starred in Ustad Hotel (2012), which further secured his position in Malayalam cinema. He continued to appear in prominent Malayalam films such as Bangalore Days (2014), Charlie (2015), and Kammattipaadam (2016). His performance in Charlie (2015) earned him a Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor. Salmaan expanded his acting portfolio across multiple languages, gaining notice in Tamil cinema with Mani Ratnam’s OK Kanmani (2015) and delivering a notable performance in Telugu cinema as Gemini Ganesan in the biographical film Mahanati (2018). His Hindi film appearances include Karwaan (2018). In addition to acting, he is involved in production through his company, Wayfarer Films. He has produced and starred in films such as Kurup (2021), Salute (2022), and King of Kotha (2023). His recent films include Lucky Baskhar (2024) and the upcoming Kaantha (2025) and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025).
Dulquer Salmaan movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | I'm Game | Dan John | 6.6 TMDB |
| 2026 | I'm Game | Producer | 6.6 TMDB |
| 2025 | Champion | George Williams | 6.8 TMDB |
| 2025 | Kaantha | T. K. Mahadevan | 6.6 TMDB |
| 2025 | Kaantha | Producer | 6.6 TMDB |
| 2025 | Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra | Charlie / Odiyan | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2025 | Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra | Producer | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2024 | Lucky Baskhar | Baskhar Kumar | 7.7 TMDB |
| 2022 | Sita Ramam | Lieutenant Ram | 7.8 TMDB |
| 2018 | Mahanati | Gemini Ganesan | 7.6 TMDB |
Dulquer Salmaan web series
| Year | Series | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Guns & Gulaabs | Arjun Varma | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dulquer Salmaan's latest movie?
His latest movies are Kaantha (2025) and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025).
What was Dulquer Salmaan's debut film?
He made his acting debut with the crime drama Second Show (2012), which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
What is Dulquer Salmaan's age and birthplace?
He was born on July 28, 1983, in Kochi, Kerala, India, which makes him 41 years old as of 2024.
What are Dulquer Salmaan's best-known films?
His best-known films include Second Show (2012), Ustad Hotel (2012), Bangalore Days (2014), Charlie (2015), Kammattipaadam (2016), OK Kanmani (2015), Mahanati (2018), and Karwaan (2018).
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