Dulquer Salmaan

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Characters played by Dulquer Salmaan

Lieutenant Ram — Sita Ramam (2022)

An Indian Army Lieutenant whose life is defined by his secret correspondence with Sita. He risks his career and safety to find her, leads a covert mission to assassinate Ansari, and is ultimately captured, presumed a traitor, and executed in prison, leaving behind a legacy of sacrifice and love.

Baskhar Kumar — Lucky Baskhar (2024)

Baskhar Kumar is a cashier at Magadha Bank whose financial desperation leads him into smuggling and securities fraud. He works with Anthony and Samba, later exploits stock-market information through Suraj, and becomes wealthy before greed damages his marriage to Sumathi. After uncovering a larger banking conspiracy, he secretly prevents the final transfers and helps trigger the investigation.

Captain — Kalki 2898-AD (2024)

Military officer commanding Yaskin's raiders

Charlie / Odiyan — Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025)

Charlie is the mysterious hooded figure seen after the group passes through a bloodstained hallway. The mid-credits scene reveals that he is an Odiyan who eliminated traffickers from the syndicate when they came for a parley. His brief appearance expands the film's supernatural world beyond Chandra and the yakshas.

George Williams — Champion (2025)

George Williams is identified in the cast list as Michael's father. The synopsis says that Michael's father betrayed the British Empire, and that this betrayal prevents Michael's recruiter from taking him to London. This family connection and past action affect Michael's chance to pursue his football ambitions.

T. K. Mahadevan — Kaantha (2025)

T. K. Mahadevan is a gifted actor who rises from humble beginnings to superstardom and becomes the central star of the film. His ego clashes with A. P. Kodandaraman, his former mentor, while his romance with Kumari leads to betrayal, murder, remorse, and a final effort to honor her legacy.

Afsal Abdu Rahman — Salalah Mobiles (2014)

Afsal Abdu Rahman is the central protagonist, determined to open a mobile shop rather than accept employment abroad. He names the business Salalah Mobiles, appoints his childhood friend Binoy as assistant, falls in love with Shahana, and acquires a mobile-tapping application that changes his situation.

Shekhar / Trilok / Rudra / Siva — Solo (2017)

Dulquer Salmaan portrays the film's four central protagonists in separate stories. Shekhar is a stammering lover who marries Radhika and raises their daughter after her death; Trilok is a veterinary surgeon seeking justice for Ayesha; Siva is a gangster pursuing revenge; and Rudra is an army officer confronting a devastating family secret.

Balan K Nair/ Rocky K Nair — 100 Days of Love (2015)

A reporter and columnist who feels overshadowed by his successful doctor brother. After accidentally falling in love with Sheela, he uses clues from her lost camera to find her. Despite past bullying history and her engagement to a wealthy fiancé, he supports her, helps her complete a photo project, and ultimately wins her heart through genuine affection and personal growth.

Arjun / Aju — Bangalore Days (2014)

Arjun, known as Aju, is a self-directed bike mechanic and former racer whose parents are divorced. After a racing ban, he works with a biker gang and develops a friendship with a paraplegic radio jockey. Her influence changes his life, and he asks her to stay in Bangalore with him.

Avinash — Karwaan (2018)

Protagonist who mistakenly receives a corpse, embarks on a road trip to exchange it, confronts his strained past with his father, and ultimately quits his unsatisfying IT job to pursue photography.

Krishnan — Kammatti Paadam (2016)

Protagonist who grows from a schoolboy into a gang member, prison inmate, travel agency owner, and Mumbai bodyguard. He navigates complex loyalties, protects Ganga, seeks the truth behind Ganga's death, and ultimately kills Surendran.

Career Overview

Dulquer Salmaan has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 2012. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Wayfarer Cinematic Universe with 5 titles. Signature works include I'm Game, Lucky Baskhar, Sita Ramam. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
80
Birth Date
1983-07-28
Birth Place
Kochi, Kerala, India

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1105021), public domain (CC0).