Dulquer Salmaan is a popular Indian actor, singer, and producer. He is well known in Malayalam cinema and has worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. He comes from a family of film stars and leads a high-profile personal and professional life. Recently, he has drawn media attention due to an ED raid in a luxury car smuggling case.
Who is Dulquer Salmaan?
Dulquer Salmaan (born 28 July 1983) is an Indian actor, producer, and singer. He mainly works in Malayalam films but also acts in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi movies. Before acting, he worked as a business manager in Dubai.
Dulquer Salmaan Net Worth in Rupees
His net worth is estimated to be approximately ₹57 crore (USD 7 million) as of 2024. He also earns from endorsements, real estate, and his production ventures.
Dulquer Salmaan Age
He was born on 28 July 1983, making him 42 years old in 2025.
Dulquer Salmaan Height
He is reported to be about 5 ft 7 in around 170–173 cm.
Dulquer Salmaan Father
His father is the legendary Malayalam actor Mammootty.
Dulquer Salmaan Mother
His mother is Sulfath Kutty (Sulfath).
Dulquer Salmaan Sibling
He has one sister, Surumi Salmaan.
Dulquer Salmaan Wife
He is married to Amal Sufiya, an architect. They tied the knot on 22 December 2011.
Dulquer Salmaan Child
They have one daughter, Maryam Ameerah Salmaan, born on 5 May 2017.
Dulquer Salmaan Religion
He was born into a Muslim family.
Dulquer Salmaan Movies
He has starred in many films across languages. Some notable ones:
- Lucky Baskhar (2024) — a successful Telugu film.
- Solo (2017) — he played multiple roles.
- Mahanati and Sita Ramam (Telugu) — he won Filmfare Critics Awards.
- Many Malayalam hits and projects in Tamil and Hindi.
Dulquer Salmaan’s Car Collection
Dulquer is widely known as a car enthusiast, owning both vintage and luxury models. He has around 50 to 60 cars in his garage, according to public reports. Some of his notable cars include:
- Ferrari 296 GTB (Rosso Rubino colour)
- Porsche 911 GT3 (991.2)
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
- BMW M3 E46 (2002)
- Mercedes-Maybach GLS600
- Mercedes-AMG G63
- Porsche Panamera Turbo
- Mercedes-Benz BMW 7 Series 740i M Sport has recently been added.
Dulquer tends to use special registration numbers (“369”) for many cars in his collection.
Recent Legal / ED Seizures & ED Probe
As part of Operation Numkhor, customs seized 39 vehicles, among which Dulquer’s Land Rover Defender (2004) and Nissan Patrol remain in custody.
Dulquer has petitioned the Kerala High Court for the provisional release of the seized Land Rover Defender. The HC has ordered that the customs department should make a decision within a week.
The ED and Customs are investigating alleged luxury car smuggling, forgery of documents, illegal registrations, and alleged violations under FEMA.
Dulquer Salmaan Career
Dulquer started in corporate life and then moved into acting. He studied business management at Purdue University. He also trained in acting in Mumbai. Over the years, he became one of the highest-paid actors in Malayalam cinema. He launched his own production house, Wayfarer Films. He also sings, endorses brands, and invests in real estate.
Reputation vs. Reality
Though Dulquer Salmaan enjoys huge popularity and success, the ED raid has placed his reputation under public scrutiny. For many fans, he is still “the cool, suave actor.” Now, his legal and financial credibility faces tests. How he addresses the allegations may influence how the industry and public trust him going forward.
