Cast & creator
Dulquer Salmaan
Best known for The Kapil Sharma Show, Son of Abish, Unstoppable with NBK
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
Also known as: Dq
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television credits
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2012–2026 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (84)
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The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Son of Abish
Himself
2014
Unstoppable with NBK
Self
2021
Sri Sri
2026
I'm Game
Dan John
2026I'm Game
Playback Singer
2026I'm Game
Producer
2026
Kalki 2898-AD
Captain
2024
Sita Ramam
Lieutenant Ram
2022
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Charlie / Odiyan
2025Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
Producer
2025
Lucky Baskhar
Baskhar Kumar
2024
Guns & Gulaabs
Arjun Varma
2023Beautiful life
Jomon T. Vincent
2017
The Rana Daggubati Show
Self
2024
Champion
George Williams
2025
Kaantha
T. K. Mahadevan
2025Kaantha
Producer
2025
Kurup
Sukumara Kuruppu
2021Kurup
Producer
2021Kurup
Playback Singer
2021
Dear Comrade
Playback Singer
2019
Mahanati
Gemini Ganesan
2018
O Kadhal Kanmani
Aditya 'Adi' Varadarajan
2015
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
John Issac
2013ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
Playback Singer
2013
Lokah Chapter 2: Michael
Charlie / Odiyan
Lokah Chapter 2: Michael
Producer
Bangalore Days
Arjun 'Aju'
2014
Chup
Sebastian Gomes / Danny
2022
100 Days of Love
Balan K Nair/ Rocky K Nair
2015
Solo
Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva
2017
King of Kotha
Kotha Raju / Raju Madrassi
2023King of Kotha
Producer
2023
Kali
Siddharth
2016
5 Sundarikal
Injured stuntman / Self - Narrator (voice)
2013
Karwaan
Avinash
2018
Aakasam Lo Oka Tara
Krishna
2026Goli
Producer
Hey! Sinamika
Yaazhan
2022Hey! Sinamika
Playback Singer
2022
Varane Avashyamund
Bibeesh
2020Varane Avashyamund
Producer
2020
Parava
Imran
2017Parava
Playback Singer
2017
Koothara
Self - Narrator (voice)
2014
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi
Kasi
2013
CIA: Comrade In America
Aji Mathew
2017CIA: Comrade In America
Playback Singer
2017
Pokkiri Simon
Narrator
2017
Second Show
Kurudi
2012
Ustad Hotel
Faizi
2012
Charlie
Charlie
2015Charlie
Playback Singer
2015
Kammatti Paadam
Krishnan
2016
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
Jomon
2017
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
Sidharth
2020Untitled Martin Prakkat - DQ Movie
Producer
Oru Yamandan Premakadha
Lallu
2019
Annmariya Kalippilaanu
Angel
2016
Salalah Mobiles
Afsal Abdu Rahman
2014
Kalyanam
Playback Singer
2018
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum
Arvind
2014
Vikramadithyan
Adhithyan Menon
2014
The Zoya Factor
Nikhil Khoda
2019
Pattam Pole
Karthik
2013
Mudhugauv
Narrator (voice)
2016
Lokah Chapter 3: Charlie
Charlie / Odiyan
Lokah Chapter 3: Charlie
Producer
Margamkali
Baby (voice)
2019
Pyali
Producer
2022Untitled DQ - Praveen Chandran Movie
Theevram
Harsha Vardhan
2012
Salute
Aravind Karunakaran
2022Salute
Producer
2022
Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan
Producer
2022
Maniyarayile Ashokan
Arjun
2020Maniyarayile Ashokan
Producer
2020Maniyarayile Ashokan
Playback Singer
2020
Bilal
Producer
Njaan
K.T.N Kottoor / Ravi Chandrasekhar
2014
Adi
Producer
2023Lokah Chapter 5
Producer
Lokah Chapter 4
Producer