Dulquer Salman turns 42: Revisiting 7 films that prove his pan-India stardom

1.Ustad Hotel

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His breakout role as Faizi, a chef reconnecting with his roots, blended food, family, and emotional wisdom. A national award-winning Malayalam gem.

2.Bangalore Days

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Dulquer’s turn as the brooding biker Arjun in this youthful ensemble drama struck a chord with millennials and became an instant Malayalam classic.

3.Charlie

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He played a mysterious nomad who inspires others through chance encounters. The whimsical narrative and Dulquer’s magnetic screen presence won him a Kerala State Film Award.

4.O Kadhal Kanmani

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In this Mani Ratnam romance, Dulquer and Nithya Menen portrayed a modern couple exploring live-in relationships. It was stylish, soulful, and progressive.

5.Mahanati

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As Gemini Ganesan in this Savitri biopic, Dulquer brought grace, complexity, and charisma, delivering one of his finest performances in Telugu cinema.

6.Sita Ramam

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He starred as Lieutenant Ram in this poetic period romance, which struck a deep emotional chord across India. The film cemented Dulquer’s pan-Indian appeal.

7.Lucky Baskhar

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In this retro-period crime thriller, Dulquer plays a humble bank cashier whose life spirals into a web of financial schemes and moral dilemmas. The film earned him the Telangana State Film Award, Special Jury Award for Best Actor.