Dulquer Salmaan is an Indian actor from Kochi. One of the most famous actors in the South Indian film industries, Dulquer has done movies in several languages, including Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. The versatile actor is known for his charming looks, a ripped body, intense acting, and top-class action sequences. He got the acting skills from his father, Mammootty. Dulquer got his big break in the entertainment industry with the 2012 action drama Second Show, a Malayalam movie. He got the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in Second Show, and his acting career started with a bang.
Dulquer has earned lakhs of fans across the country. He is one of the most favorite actors of the youths, especially in South India. It might come to many as a shock that Dulquer did his bachelor’s in business management and worked as a business manager before coming into acting. He just did a three-month-long acting course at the Barry John Acting Studio before his first break. This is the reason that Dulquer is regarded as a very natural actor. He made his Bollywood debut with Karwaan. He featured alongside Late Irrfan Khan and Mithila Palkar in the movie. If you are a fan of Dulquer’s acting just like us, here are some of his movies that you should watch.
Karwaan:
One of Dulquer’s finest, Karwaan, was his debut Bollywood film. The story of Karwaan is something that most of us can relate to. Despite the presence of the legendary Irrfan Khan, Dulquer makes his presence felt. His chemistry with Mithila Palkar gives the movie a very new angle. Not to forget the marvelous sceneries of Kerala that we get to see during the journey of Dulquer and Irrfan. The 2018 film will make you smile and leave you teary-eyed at some moments as well.
Charlie:
The 2015 Malayalam film by Martin Prakkat stars Dulquer Salmaan and Parvathy. The movie showcases Dulquer as Charlie, a carefree guy with a rowdy kind of approach. Charlie previously occupied the room that Tessa (Parvathy) had rented after running from her home to avoid her marriage. While cleaning the room, Tessa comes across a photo and a sketchbook possessed by Charlie. The next leg of the story is based on the last page of the sketchbook. A very intriguing story, Charlie must be on your watchlist.
Solo:
Solo is an experimental anthology film directed by Bejoy Nambiar. The 2017 film has Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role. It is basically the story of four individuals revolving around four elements: Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water. Dulquer is playing the role of a daring guy named Shekhar who has the problem of stammering. Sai Dhanshika plays the role of a blind girl named Radhika. Radhika is a very talented dancer, and there’s a lot of confusion regarding whom Radhika actually loves. The story starts 4 years back when they are all in college.
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Comrade In America:
Comrade in America or CIA is a 2017 action movie by Amal Neerad. Dulquer Salmaan as Aji Mathew and Karthika Muralidharan as Sarah is in lead roles. Aji Mathew is a young guy from Pala who is strongly influenced by the communist ideology and is a member of the Kerala Congress Party. He falls in love with Sarah, an American citizen who is in Kerala for her studies. Sarah asks Aji to leave India and go to America with her, but he refuses. The twist comes when Sarah’s parents take her back to America and are about to get her married to someone else.
Mahanati:
Mahanati is the movie where Dulquer shows his versatility. The 2018 Telugu biographical drama is based on the life of Indian actress Savitri. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the movie has Keerthy Suresh and Dulquer in lead roles. Keerthy plays Savitri while Dulquer plays the role of her husband, Gemini Ganesan. The movie showcases different segments of Savitri’s life, right from her gaining popularity to getting married to Gemini. The movie has several other actors in supporting roles.
Second Show:
Suppose you want to witness the entry of Dulquer Salmaan into the film industry. In that case, you certainly cannot miss the chance of watching Second Show, his first-ever movie. The 2012 Malayalam movie is an action crime film by Srinath Rajendran. Starring multiple debutants, including Dulquer, the plot revolves around criminal gangs in various areas in Kerala. The movie is mainly based on the flashback of an ex-convict Hari (Dulquer Salmaan).
Kammatti Paadam:
Kammatti Paadam is a 2016 Malayalam language action drama film by Rajeev Ravi. The film’s plot is set in Kammatipaadam, a slum area in Kochi, where real estate mafias force the Dalits living over there to give up their lands. The plight of the suffering Dalits gets ignored as their land is used to urbanize the area into a metro city. Krishnan (Dulquer) is a security worker in Mumbai who gets a call for help from his childhood friend Ganga. Krishnan decides to return to his hometown. What happens next is for you to watch.
Ok, Kanmani:
Ok, Kanmani is bliss for romance lovers. The 2015 romantic movie stars Dulquer Salmaan and Nithya Menon. Directed and produced by Mani Ratnam, the movie portrays Dulquer and Nithya as a young couple in a live-in relationship in Mumbai. Prakash Raj and Leela Samson play the role of the landlords of the young couple. The movie showcases the difference between modern India and traditional India in terms of thinking when it comes to marriage and traditional issues.
