Dulquer Salmaan, born on July 28, 1983, may be a nepo kid (the son of the legendary Mammootty), but through some fine performances, he has established himself as a versatile and charismatic actor in the Indian film industry. His films may not be touching INR 1000 crore at the box office (unless you count his cameo in ), but he has enjoyed profitable runs not just in Malayalam cinema, but also in Tamil and Telugu. His Hindi ventures have also earned him a major fan following.
In a way, he is quite the Pan-India star! . Beginning his career with the Malayalam film in 2012, Dulquer stood out with his rugged looks and raw appeal. His performance in his sophomore film, , further solidified his status as a talented actor.
Over the years, he has showcased his range through various genres in Malayalam cinema, from romantic drama to the intense thriller and ambitious cult masterpieces like , earning accolades and a loyal fan base. Expanding his horizons beyond Malayalam cinema, Dulquer ventured into Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films, achieving pan-Indian appeal. He earned hits in Telugu with films like and , in Tamil with and , while audiences loved his performance in Bollywood in movies like , , and .
While his recent forays into Malayalam cinema have been a mixed bag – there is the underrated thriller , and there is also the much-derided gangster drama – Dulquer has been part of some amazing Malayalam movies that have plenty of recall value. On the occasion of his 41st birthday, le.