Personal Info
Birth date
1983-07-28 (41 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Kochi, Kerala, India
Also known as
Dulquar Salman
DQ
ദുൽഖർ സൽമാൻ
துல்கர் சல்மான்
دولکر سلمان
دुलकर سالمان
Dulquer Salmaan
Biography
Dulquer Salmaan (born July 28, 1983) is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. The son of legendary actor Mammootty, Dulquer made his acting debut with Second Show (2012), which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He gained widespread recognition with Ustad Hotel (2012) and continued to make his mark with popular films like Bangalore Days (2014), Charlie (2015), and Kali (2016). In Tamil cinema, Dulquer impressed with Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014) and OK Kanmani (2015). He expanded to Hindi films with Karwaan (2018) and The Zoya Factor (2019), and made a strong impact in Telugu cinema with Mahanati (2018), where he portrayed actor Gemini Ganesan. Dulquer's versatility shines through in diverse roles, from the notorious criminal in Kurup (2021) to the romantic lead in Sita Ramam (2022). He has received multiple accolades, including Filmfare and Kerala State Film Awards for his performances in Charlie and Kammattipaadam. He also runs his own production company, Wayfarer Films, and continues to be one of the most bankable and popular actors in Indian cinema, seamlessly transitioning between regional and mainstream films
Filmography
Unstoppable with NBK
7.8
Overview:
Unstoppable is an iconic show hosted by the legendary actor Nandamuri Balakrishna. In every episode, he interacts with different celebrities followed by interesting questions and unlimited entertainment.Kalki 2898-AD
6.477
Overview:
In the year 2898 AD, around 6000 years after Kurukshetra war, Ashwatthama gears up for his final battle of redemption at the sign of hope in a dystopian world and Bhairava, a wisecracking and self-interested bounty hunter, tired of the perilous life becomes the hurdle in the process.Guns & Gulaabs
7.361
Overview:
In the cartel-run town of Gulaabgunj, an unprecedented opium deal pulls a big-city cop and a lovesick mechanic into its chaotic clutches.Sita Ramam
7.765
Overview:
Afreen, a rebellious Pakistani student sets ablaze the car of an Indian in London. Angered Afreen returns to Pakistan to ask for money from her grandfather that she has to pay in a month's time as damages. However, she gets to know that he is no more and the only thing he has left for her is a letter-delivering task, written by Ram to Sita. As Afreen sets out to find Ram, there begins her journey of discovering the secret behind the 20-year-old letter.Lucky Baskhar
7.51
Overview:
A cash-strapped bank cashier embarks on a risky investment scheme and soon gets drawn into the murky world of money laundering.The Rana Daggubati Show
8
Overview:
Featuring genuine conversations, fun moments and a healthy dose of quirk- this is The Rana Daggubati Show. It’s not just another show, it’s an experience—one that dares to break norms and redefine entertainment by featuring fun and exciting conversations with stars from telugu industry and beyond.Hey! Sinamika
5.6
Overview:
A wife who feels suffocated by her husband's incessant attention hires a psychologist to make him fall in love with her so that she can separate from him.Karwaan
7.211
Overview:
Avinash, a dejected soul stuck in a dead-end job shares a strange relationship with his father. He holds him responsible for crushing his dreams. However, he is left pondering upon this longstanding hatred when he hears of his father’s untimely demise.Kurup
6.125
Overview:
The Film is based on the infamous 'Charlie Murder Case' in the Indian State of Kerala where the main culprit Sukumara Kurup has been on the run for decades and is still not been caught. The story revolves around the perspective of Sukumara Kurup and the Police officers who were investigating the case.Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
7
Overview:
Kasi and Suni are close friends who studied together in an engineering college. Assi, who comes to Kerala to study engineering under the North East quota falls in love with Kasi. Certain incidents that follow set Kasi and Suni on a road trip to Nagaland on two motorcycles. The incidents that happen during this road adventure forms the film.King of Kotha
6.02
Overview:
Kannan is a gangster who rules the crime-infested town of Kotha. After getting humiliated by Kannan and his men, CI Shahul Haasan tactfully plots the return of former gangster named Kotha Rajendran alias "Raju", thus leading to a transformative turn of events.Charlie
7.5
Overview:
A young, nonconforming woman named Tessa gets entangled in a cat-and-mouse chase in the by-lanes of Kerala, hunting for a mysterious artist who previously lived in her apartment.O Kadhal Kanmani
6.902
Overview:
Aadi and Tara fall in love but both hate the idea of marriage and plan to separate when their lives take them to different countries. However, as they grow closer, their emotions are not easily managed.Dear Comrade
6.9
Overview:
A hot-blooded student union leader falls for a state-level cricketer but his anger management issues and violent streak threatens to derail their love story .Bangalore Days
7.5
Overview:
A fun roller coaster ride about three young people, Aju, Divya and Kuttan who are cousins, reach Bangalore to dream, discover & explore!Mahanati
7.592
Overview:
Mahanati depicts the life and career of one of Telugu cinema's greatest and most iconic starlets, the first Indian female super star, Savitri.Salute
7.375
Overview:
Committed and fiery, Sub Inspector Aravind Karunakaran is obliged to be part of an investigation where an innocent man Murali is deliberately being set up for the murder of a middle-aged couple. Fearing the consequences of revealing that they had deliberately framed Murali, the team refuses to investigate it further and let go of the man that they had arrested. Will they find the one responsible?Chup
6.528
Overview:
A series of bizarre and disturbing murders rock the city of Mumbai. Film critics are being killed week after week with the release of every new film. Arvind Mathur, Head of Crime Branch Mumbai, is tasked with solving the case. With the help of Zenobia, a criminal psychologist, he tries to understand the mind of the killer to trap him.Varane Avashyamund
6.5
Overview:
A divorced woman trying to get hired as a French tutor and teaching classical dance, and she has a daughter. Her brother Manuel also resides in a flat in Chennai. Their next door neighbours are Unnikrishnan, a retired Major who has a pet dog, Prabhakaran and Bibeesh who lives with a serial-actress aunt (not related by blood) and his young school going brother. The story revolves around the divorced mother and daughter finding happiness of love in their own ways. The film explores commonality of romantic love in different stages of life.Kammatti Paadam
7.9
Overview:
Krishnan, who has been living away from his family and friends in Mumbai, gets a call from his friend Ganga in Kerala, out of the blue. He senses danger, and leaves for Kammattipadam, where both of them grew up.Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
6.8
Overview:
Two wily online scammers mend their fraudulent ways after meeting the girls of their dreams — until a deceitful discovery throws their world for a loop.Kali
6.2
Overview:
A young wife hopes to convince her husband to change his short-tempered attitude toward life, but an incident on a remote highway may finally decide the matter.Jomonte Suvisheshangal
6.4
Overview:
A wayward youth of a rich father, Jomon is a carefree youngster who doesn’t care about ‘being responsible enough’ for his age. When the family lands in a financial soup out of the blue, a different side of the youngster surprisingly emerges. Vikramadithyan
6.6
Overview:
The lives of two boys - one the son of a cop and the other the son of a thief.Vaayai Moodi Pesavum
6.2
Overview:
A mysterious illness declared as dumb flu spreads in a quaint hill station forcing the town's residents from speaking. Will the problems in the place increase due to this or will it lead to better communication?Adi
3
Overview:
Nandu, has been earning a living in Saudi and is engaged to Geethika. They get married but while returning from the church they get in a fight with two men on a bike.Acting
TBAUntitled Sameer Thahir - DQ movie as Unknown
TBAUntitled DQ - Praveen Chandran Movie as Unknown
TBAUntitled Martin Prakkat - DQ Movie as Unknown
TBAUntitled Soubin Shahir - DQ Movie as Unknown
TBALokah: Chapter One: Chandra as Unknown
TBAUntitled Amal Neerad - Mammootty - DQ Movie as Unknown
TBAPashmeena as Captain Kanwal
TBAAakasam Lo Oka Tara as Unknown
TBAI'm Game as Unknown
2025Kaantha as Unknown
2024The Rana Daggubati Show (1 Episode) as Self
2024Lucky Baskhar as Baskhar Kumar
2024Kalki 2898-AD as Captain
2023King of Kotha as Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi
2023Guns & Gulaabs (7 Episodes) as Arjun Varma
2022Chup as Danny
2022Sita Ramam as Lieutenant Ram
2022Hey! Sinamika as Yaazhan
2022Salute as Aravind Karunakaran
2021Kurup as Sukumara Kuruppu
2021Unstoppable with NBK (1 Episode) as Self
2020Maniyarayile Ashokan as Arjun (Cameo)
2020Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal as Sidharth
2020Varane Avashyamund as Bibeesh
2019The Zoya Factor as Nikhil Khoda
2019Margamkali as Baby (Voice Cast)
2019Oru Yamandan Premakadha as Lallu
2019Praana as Cameo Role
2018Karwaan as Avinash
2018Mahanati as Gemini Ganesan
2017Solo as Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva
2017Parava as Imran
2017CIA: Comrade In America as Aji Mathew
2017Jomonte Suvisheshangal as Jomon
2016Annmariya Kalippilaanu as Angel
2016Kammatti Paadam as Krishnan
2016Mudhugauv as Narrator (voice)
2016The Kapil Sharma Show (1 Episode) as Himself
2016Kali as Siddharth
2015Charlie as Charlie
2015O Kadhal Kanmani as Aadi
2015100 Days Of Love as Balan K Nair
2014Njaan as K.T.N Kottoor / Ravi Chandrasekhar
2014Vikramadithyan as Adhithyan Menon
2014Koothara as Narrator
2014Bangalore Days as Arjun/Aju
2014Vaayai Moodi Pesavum as Arvind
2014Son of Abish (1 Episode) as Himself
2014Salalah Mobiles as Afsal
2013Pattam Pole as Karthik
2013Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi as Kasi
20135 Sundarikal as Photographer/Storyteller
2013ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi as John Issac
2012Theevram as Harsha Vardhan
2012Ustad Hotel as Faizi
2012Second Show as Kurudi
Production
TBAUntitled Soubin Shahir - DQ Movie ... Producer
TBAUntitled Martin Prakkat - DQ Movie ... Producer
TBAUntitled Amal Neerad - Mammootty - DQ Movie ... Producer
TBALokah: Chapter One: Chandra ... Producer
2025Kaantha ... Producer
2023King of Kotha ... Producer
2023Adi ... Producer
2022Pyali ... Producer
2022Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan ... Producer
2022Salute ... Producer
2021Kurup ... Producer
2020Maniyarayile Ashokan ... Producer
2020Varane Avashyamund ... Producer
Sound
2022Hey! Sinamika ... Playback Singer
2021Kurup ... Playback Singer
2019Dear Comrade ... Playback Singer
2017Parava ... Playback Singer
2017CIA: Comrade In America ... Playback Singer
2015Charlie ... Playback Singer
2013ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi ... Playback Singer