After Kamal Haasan, Dulquer Salmaan Shines as the Next Non-Telugu Star to Deliver Back-to-Back Hits

Dulquer Salmaan, known for his ease on screen and his boyish charm, has been steadily conquering the Telugu film industry. Though he started as a fresh face to the Telugu industry, Dulquer has now become a familiar and a celebrated face for Telugu audiences, especially with consecutive hits that have resonated with fans across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He’s brought something refreshing to Telugu cinema: a mix of effortless charm, a sharp eye for quality scripts, and an openness to embrace stories that strike a chord beyond language barriers.

One of the defining turning points in Dulquer’s recent Telugu journey has been his collaboration with director Hanu Raghavapudi in the film Sita Ramam. A period romance set against a wartime backdrop, It was a risky but beautifully layered project. His portrayal, paired with the film’s poetic storytelling, made it a resounding success. Dulquer wasn’t just another star dipping his toes into a different industry; he felt like a perfect fit, as if Telugu cinema had always had a place for him.

Then came his collaboration with “Lucky Baskhar” with director Venky Atluri, that earned an impressive 72 Crores globally in a short span of 7 days. With Dulquer as his lead, Lucky Baskhar tapped into Dulquer’s unique sensibilities, understanding that audiences love his grounded, relatable performances. Together, they created a story that added another hit to Dulquer’s name in the Telugu industry.

Dulquer’s back-to-back hits in Telugu cinema highlight a growing trend where actors aren’t bound by linguistic or regional boundaries. His steady rise in a non-native industry proves that audiences are increasingly looking for genuine storytelling, memorable characters, and an actor’s dedication to becoming a part of their world. For Telugu fans, Dulquer isn’t just a “Malayalam star” or “Mammootty’s son”; he’s now their Ram, their Lucky, a relatable hero and a beloved character in their cinematic landscape.