Acting

Dulquer Salmaan

born 1983 · Acting

63.8avg grm
23titles
#219best rank
2honors
Mbest title · #219 on siteMahanati2018 · as Gemini Ganesan79.8

Honors

2
2013Filmfare Award — Best Male Debut – South
2015Kerala State Film Award — Best Actor

Bio

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

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

Filmography

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2020s8 titlesKKaantha2025 · as TKM54.4LLucky Baskhar2024 · as Baskhar Kumar65.0RThe Rana Daggubati Show2024 · as Self · series64.1GGuns & Gulaabs2023 · as Arjun Varma · series62.9SSita Ramam2022 · as Lieut. Ram79.5CChup2022 · as Danny61.0CChup2022 · as Sebastian Gomes61.0KKannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal2020 · as Siddharth59.1
2010s15 titlesMMahanati2018 · as Gemini Ganesan79.8KKarwaan2018 · as Avinash68.3PParava2017 · as Imran (Extended Cameo)63.0HHey Pillagada2017 · as Siddharth57.7KKammatti Paadam2016 · as Krishnan62.0AAnnmariya Kalippilanu2016 · as Angel (Special Appearance)56.6CCharlie2015 · as Charlie65.7OOK Kanmani2015 · as Aditya Varadharajan (aka Aadi)56.9BBangalore Days2014 · as Aju79.3BBangalore Days2014 · as Arjun79.3VVikramadithyan2014 · as Adhithyan Menon54.5BBlue Skies, Green Waters, Red Earth2013 · as Kasi (Kasim)59.0UUstad Hotel2012 · as Faizal 'Faizi' Abdul Razak67.3SSecond Show2012 · as Harilal55.9SSecond Show2012 · as Lalu55.9

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Dulquer Salmaan

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born1983
known forActing
titles on site23
best title rank#219 · Mahanati (2018)
avg GRM63.8
honors2 · Filmfare Award — Best Male Debut – South, 2013
Honors
  • 2013Filmfare Award — Best Male Debut – South
  • 2015Kerala State Film Award — Best Actor
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

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