6 popular films rejected by Dulquer Salmaan

Arpita Sarkar

Dulquer Salmaan rejected films

Dulquer Salmaan who is recently seen in Lucky Bhaskar, has rejected several films in his celebrated career. Let's take a look!

Mayaanadhi (Aha)

As per report, director Aashiq Abu wanted to cast Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role in the film. However, Dulquer was busy with other movies and he rejected the offer. 

And The Oscar Goes To (Aha, ZEE5)

The makers initially decided to cast Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role, but he turned down to project due to unknown reasons. 

Kunjeldho (ZEE5)

In an interview, filmmaker Mathukkutty revealed that he approached Dulquer Salmaan to become part of the film, but he refused the project and finally Asif did the role.

Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander (Sun NXT)

Dulquer  Salmaan was initially approached for the movie, but the actor refused the offer and revealed that he does not prefer to act in sequel and remake movies in any languages.

Ritu (YouTube)

Filmmaker Shyamaprasad had approached Dulquer Salmaan for the lead role in the 2009 film. But the actor refused the offer and said that he wanted to study various aspects of cinema before venturing into films.

Yaariyan 2 (JioCinema)

Dulquer refused to star in the Hindi remake of Bangalore Days as he did not want to do the same role again since it would feel mechanical. He also rejected the Tamil remake of Bangalore Days. 

Dulquer Salmaan movies

Dulquer has done films such as Sita Ramam, Mahanati, Bangalore Days, Charlie, and more.