
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
July 28, 1983 (42 years old)
Kochi, Kerala, India
Also Known As
- DQ
- ദുൽഖർ സൽമാൻ
- துல்கர் சல்மான்
- دولکر سلمان
- Kunjikka
Dulquer Salmaan
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
Known For
Acting

Kaantha
2025

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
2025

Lucky Baskhar
2024

Kalki 2898-AD
2024

King of Kotha
2023

Guns & Gulaabs
2023

Chup
2022

Sita Ramam
2022

Hey! Sinamika
2022

Salute
2022

Kurup
2021

Maniyarayile Ashokan
2020

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
2020

Varane Avashyamund
2020

The Zoya Factor
2019

Oru Yamandan Premakadha
2019

Karwaan
2018

Mahanati
2018

Solo
2017

Parava
2017

CIA: Comrade In America
2017

Jomonte Suvisheshangal
2017

Annmariya Kalippilaanu
2016

Kammatti Paadam
2016
Crew

Kaantha
Producer
2025

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Producer
2025

King of Kotha
Producer
2023

Hey! Sinamika
Playback Singer
2022

Salute
Producer
2022

Kurup
Producer, Playback Singer
2021

Maniyarayile Ashokan
Producer
2020

Varane Avashyamund
Producer
2020

Dear Comrade
Playback Singer
2019

Parava
Playback Singer
2017

CIA: Comrade In America
Playback Singer
2017

Charlie
Playback Singer
2015






