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, let's revisit five of Dulquer Salmaan's movies with the most recall value and where you can watch them online. No matter how many times you have watched this delectable Anwar Rasheed film (scripted by Anjali Menon), you still go in tempted by Karimikka's Irani tea and Ustad Hotel's delicious biryani.
An entertaining coming-of-age story, Ustad Hotel is steered by the likeable performances of Dulquer Salmaan, Nithya Menen, and the great Thilakan. is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. Martin Prakkat's enjoyable comedy brings together Dulquer Salmaan and Jacob Gregory as two wayward NRI boys who are sent to Kerala to be taught a lesson in humility by one of the boys' father.
Instead, they end up creating a political furore in the state, though mostly unintentionally. Also, watch out for Tovino Thomas as the film's unfortunate antagonist. is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Anjali Menon's sophomore film is not only her biggest hit but also one of the most loved Malayalam films of this century. A romantic coming-of-age dramedy, the movie extracts fine performances from its ensemble cast, led by Dulquer Salmaan, Nivin Pauly, Fahadh Faasil, Nazriya Nazim, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Isha Talwar, and Kalpana. is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
. While the rest of the movie is entertaining and engaging, the most watched portion of this Lal Jose social entertainer is, of course, its third act. No matter how many times you watch it, you still feel goosebumps seeing the comeback Dulquer Salmaan's character makes in this portion, aided by Nivin Pauly's extended cameo.
The look on Anoop Menon's face is priceless. The movie also stars Unni Mukundan and Namitha Pramod. is streaming on Zee5.
The directorial debut of Anoop Sathyan is an enjoyable family entertainer that benefits from the adorable re-pairing of veterans Suresh Gopi and Shobana. Dulquer Salmaan is seen more in a supporting capacity here, though he is billed as one of the leads, but it is a very likeable performance from the star. The movie also stars Kalyani Priyadarshan as the female lead and DQ's eventual romantic interest.
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