Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan seems to be getting increasingly comfortable in Tollywood, and there are signs that he could be taking up more Telugu projects in the coming months. The actor is gearing up for the release of the emotional drama Aakasamlo Oka Tara, directed by Pavan Sadineni, which is scheduled to hit screens on November 20.
Apart from this, Dulquer is reportedly in talks with Mythri Movie Makers for another straight Telugu film. The project is said to be a romantic comedy, with young filmmaker Deepak Reddy likely to direct it. He is also associated with another Telugu romantic drama, Sri Sri, directed by Ravi Nelakuditi and featuring Pooja Hegde as the female lead.
Dulquer has achieved something that many actors from other film industries aspire to – building a strong market in Telugu cinema without depending on his Malayalam stardom alone. His performances in Mahanati, Sita Ramam and Lucky Baskhar have helped him connect with Telugu audiences across different age groups. More importantly, he has managed to establish himself as a dependable actor who can attract audiences with content-driven films.
Producer Raj Kandukuri believes Dulquer’s approachable nature has also played a role in his growing popularity among Telugu filmmakers. “Dulquer is very friendly and accessible, unlike some other actors. He makes time to listen to stories from Telugu directors, which is a very positive sign. Whether he accepts a project or not ultimately depends on the content. He is also close to Rana Daggubati, Nag Ashwin and Swapna Dutt, and shares a good rapport with several prominent people in Tollywood,” he says.
Raj feels Dulquer has the right combination of charm, screen presence and acting ability to appeal to Telugu audiences. His understated performances have given him a distinct identity, setting him apart from the usual crossover stars.
With multiple Telugu projects reportedly in the pipeline, Dulquer could soon become one of the busiest non-Telugu actors in Tollywood. Unlike actors who make occasional appearances in other languages, he seems keen to build a sustained association with the Telugu film industry.
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