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India Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Dulquer Salmaan shares adorable moment with daughter on superbike. See pic
Actor Dulquer Salmaan, known for his versatile roles, is now winning hearts off-screen too. This time as a loving father. A heartwarming moment between Dulquer and his daughter, Maryam Ameerah Salmaan, is going viral on social media, showing the actor teaching his eight-year-old how to handle a bike. The picture captures Dulquer seated on his electric Ultraviolette superbike with Maryam in front, gripping the handle with excitement. The adorable image shows how Dulquer is guiding his daughter's hand and ensuring her safety. The superbike, carrying a Tamil Nadu registration with the number 369, is a subtle tribute to Dulquer's father, Mammootty. The number holds sentimental value for the family and is commonly seen on their vehicles. These high-end electric superbikes are priced between Rs 3 to 4 lakh. This cute moment came around Maryam's eighth birthday, which Dulquer celebrated by sharing a family portrait with his wife, Amal Sufiya, and their daughter. 'Wishing our princess the happiest birthday !! Grateful for you everyday angel Marie,' he wrote. Dulquer Salmaan with his daughter and wife. (Photo Credit: Instagram/dqsalmaan) Interestingly, the first week of May is a season of celebration for Mammootty's family. May 4 marks the birthday of Mammootty's wife, Sulfath, while Maryam's birthday falls on May 5. To top it off, Dulquer also celebrated his parents' 46th wedding anniversary on May 6, sharing a lovely picture of them with the caption, 'Wishing you the happiest anniversary Umma and Pa Love you both more than our collective hearts can contain.' Dulquer Salmaan was last seen in the Telugu film 'Lucky Baskhar', which received praise from both critics and the audience. Directed and written by Venky Atluri, the story revolves around a simple bank employee who turns to fraud after being denied a promotion. Meenakshi Chaudhary played the female lead. Dulquer's next project is 'Kaantha', a pan-India film he has co-produced with Rana Daggubati. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, the film is said to be a period drama.
New Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Samuthirakani's character look from Dulquer Salmaan led Kaantha unveiled
After Dulquer Salmaan's phenomenal success in Lucky Bhaskar, all eyes are set on his next film, Kaantha , directed by Selvamani Selvaraj. Makers of the period film have dropped the character poster of Samuthirakani. He is set to play 'Ayya' in the film. Similar to the look poster of Dulquer, this one too is in black and white. The film is produced by Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan, Prashanth Potluri, and Jom Varghese under the Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films banners. The film is billed as a period drama set in 1950s Chennai (then Madras). Apart from Samuthirakani, Kaantha also stars Rana Daggubati and Bhagyashri Borse in pivotal roles. The film is directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, who earlier made the indie feature Nila (2016) and the widely acclaimed Netflix documentary series The Hunt for Veerappan (2023). Kaantha marks the foray of Dulquer's home banner, Wayfarer Films, beyond Malayalam cinema. It is being produced in collaboration with Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media, an arm of Suresh Productions. The film's technical team includes Spanish cinematographer Dani Sanchez Lopez (Mahanati), editor Lewellyn Anthony Gonsalves, and music composer Jhanu Chanthar, who previously collaborated on Selvamani's earlier projects. In addition to Tamil, Kaantha will also be released in Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi.
Hans India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Kaantha' team drops intense FL of Samuthirakani on his b'day
Dulquer Salmaan's upcoming film Kaantha is already creating buzz, and now, the makers have given fans another reason to be excited. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, the film is produced by Dulquer Salmaan himself along with Rana Daggubati under their respective banners, Wayfarer Films and Spirit Media. Bhagyashri Borse plays the female lead. Adding more intrigue to the project, the team released the first-look poster of versatile actor Samuthirakani today, marking his birthday. Presented in striking black and white, the poster captures Samuthirakani in a powerful, period-specific avatar. His intense expression and the serious tone of the poster suggest a crucial and impactful role in the narrative. Kaanta boasts top-tier technical work, with Dani Sanchez Lopez handling the cinematography and Jhanu composing the music. Promising a gripping story set in a distinctive backdrop, the film has completed its shooting and is currently in post-production. Kaantha is gearing up for a grand release in all South Indian languages, and with each update, expectations continue to soar.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Powerful first look of Samuthirakani's character in Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kantha' released
The makers of director Selvamani Selvaraj 's much-anticipated period film , ' Kaantha ', on Saturday released the first look of actor Samuthirakani in the film. The team released his intense first-look poster on Saturday to mark the birthday of the acclaimed actor. Presented in a striking monochrome palette, the poster features Samuthirakani in a fierce avatar. He exudes authority with a piercing gaze behind spectacles, dressed in a formal outfit with his shirt neatly tucked in-an aesthetic choice that hints at the film's period setting. The formal styling, combined with his stern expression, suggests his character will play a powerful and possibly pivotal role in the narrative. A gripping period dramatic thriller set in 1950s Madras , 'Kaantha' will look to transport the viewers to the soul of that era. It captures a moment in time when tradition and modernity collided, giving rise to stories both personal and profound. With filming wrapped and the project now in the final stages of post-production, the team is meticulously crafting a visual and emotional experience that honors the timeless nature of the era and its people. Sources close to the unit say that the film, which has been anchored by powerful performances, is a richly textured story and has stunning visuals. The much-anticipated period film, stars Dulquer Salmaan and Bhagyashri Borse in the lead. It may be recalled that the makers have already unveiled the first-look posters of the lead actors Dulquer Salmaan and Bhagyashri Borse. The film, which is being jointly produced by Spirit Media and Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films, has cinematography by ace cameraman Dani Sanchez Lopaz and music by Jhanu Chanthar. Art direction for the film is by Tha. Ramalingam and editing is by Llewellyn Anthony Gonsalves.
Khaleej Times
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Dulquer Salmaan unveils thrilling first-look poster of new film
Dulquer Salmaan's fans are in for a treat as the actor has unveiled the title of his next Malayalam film. The movie, which was earlier reportedly named DQ40, is now officially titled I'm Game. On Saturday, the actor took to his Instagram account to drop the first-look poster. The poster shows a wounded hand gripping a playing card, giving fans a hint at an intense and thrilling story. Along with the poster, the actor added a caption that read, "The Game is On! #RollYourDice #ImGame" and tagged the film's team. Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, I'm Game is also co-produced by Dulquer under his banner, Wayfarer Films. This marks Dulquer's return to Malayalam cinema after he was seen in King of Kotha in 2023. The gangster film did not perform well at the box office and received mixed reviews. Meanwhile, the actor also has Kaantha in his pipeline. Last month, Salmaan dropped the first-look poster of the upcoming multilingual film on the occasion of completing 13 years in the film industry. Shooting for the Selvamani Selvaraj directorial, which also stars Rana Daggubati, started last year after the puja ceremony at Rama Naidu Studios in Hyderabad. Kaantha is set in the evocative backdrop of 1950s Madras. It is touted to be a cinematic journey that explores the complexities of human relationships and societal change during a dynamic period in history. Actress Bhagyashri Borse is also a part of the film.
