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Malayalam superstar and pan-India sensation Dulquer Salmaan turned 42 on July 28, 2026, as warm wishes poured in from across the film industry. The son
of legendary actor Mammootty, DQ has carved his own identity across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema with films like Sita Ramam and Lucky Baskhar. His birthday this year carries added excitement as the trailer for his highly anticipated action thriller I'M Game drops today, making it an even more special occasion for fans across the country.
From Father To Film Family, Celebs Shower DQ With Birthday Love
The most heartfelt wish came from the closest source. Mammootty took to X to lead the birthday celebrations, wishing DQ another year of meaningful stories, unforgettable characters, and new milestones. He praised his son's passion for cinema and constant pursuit of excellence, signing off with warm wishes for good health and even greater success in the year ahead.
Actress Anupama Parameswaran also joined the celebrations with a warm Instagram story, calling Dulquer a wonderful actor and an even better friend, someone who has always shown up when it truly mattered. She wished him endless happiness, good health, and continued success, adding that he deserves every bit of it.
Birthday love flowed equally from the I'M Game set. Actor Antony Varghese Pepe, DQ's co-star in the film, posted a heartfelt Instagram story calling him "Brother," crediting Dulquer as a constant source of strength and motivation. He ended his note hinting that the real game is only about to begin. Director Nahas Hidhayath, who helms the film, addressed Dulquer as "Ikka", an affectionate Malayalam term for elder brother, and expressed his excitement about the trailer dropping the same evening, eager for audiences to witness DQ's new avatar. Actor Parth Tiwari, also part of the film's cast, called Dulquer someone who leaves a mark not just through talent but through the depth, humility, and warmth he carries as a person.
DQ's I'm Game
The birthday also marks a major promotional milestone. I'M Game, a high-budget gangster action thriller, is Dulquer Salmaan's homecoming to Malayalam cinema after his 2023 outing King of Kotha. Directed by Nahas Hidhayath of Robert, Dony, and Xavier, the film is produced by Dulquer himself under his banner Wayfarer Films. The ensemble cast includes Antony Varghese, Kathir, Mysskin, Samyuktha Vishwanathan, and Parth Tiwari. Dulquer reportedly plays a fearless gambler navigating high-stakes situations, a sharp departure from some of his recent roles. The film is scheduled for a pan-India theatrical release across five languages on August 20, 2026, as a major Onam offering.
