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From an IT professional to a pan-Indian star, Dulquer Salmaan has built a powerful career through selective roles, production ventures, and smart investments. Son of Mammootty, he commands top fees, owns Wayfarer Films, and enjoys a Rs 57 crore-plus empire spanning films, luxury cars, and real estate.
Dulquer Salmaan is known for performing diverse roles and being selective in choosing scripts in his acting career, and his philosophy does not just stop there. With his diverse entrepreneurship skills, the filmmaker has also made a remarkable financial empire for himself.
From IT professional to leading star
As the son of legendary actor Mammootty, he switched his career from an IT job in Dubai to acting. With time and performing in multiple industries, he has become one of the highest-paid stars in Mollywood.According to a report by TOI as of 2025, Dulquer Salmaan has a net worth of over Rs 57 crore. Not just having worked in multiple languages films, the actor has also made a name for himself with his performances in films including ‘Sita Ramam,' ‘Lucky Bhaskar,' 'Charlie,' ‘Guns & Gulaabs,' and many more.
He reportedly charges in the range of Rs 8-10 crore per film. Annual earnings have been estimated at around INR 10 crore or more, boosted by multiple releases and OTT deals.
Production ventures
The actor earns substantially from brand endorsements and public appearances. In addition to his acting performances, behind the camera, he also owns a production house by the name Wayfarer Films. Under this banner, Dulquer Salmaan backed multiple films, including ‘Varane Avashyamund,' 'Kurup,' 'Salute,' 'Puzhu,' ‘King of Kotha,' and the 2025 blockbuster ‘Lokah Chapter One: Chandra.'
His most successful film, 'Lokah,' was made on a budget of around Rs 30 crore and went on to make over Rs 303 crore worldwide.
Luxury cars worth crores
The ‘Kaantha’ actor, with his wealth, also enjoys a rich lifestyle. He is passionate about luxury cars and owns a coveted collection, including a Ferrari 458 Spider, Porsche 911 Carrera S, Mercedes-Benz AMG G63, BMW i8, Range Rover Vogue, and others. His garage alone is valued in crores.Additionally, the actor has also invested in real estate. His holding includes a lavish eco-friendly villa in Kochi with his father, which is reportedly worth Rs 100 crore.He also has a premium penthouse in Dubai valued at approximately Rs 14 crore.On the work front, he has multiple films in his pipeline, including ‘Aakasam Lo Oka Tara,' ‘I’M GAME,' and more.
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