Securing prominent roles is a key milestone in any actor’s career, especially for someone like Dulquer Salmaan, who has built a strong pan-India presence. The versatile actor, known for his performances across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, recently missed out on two big-ticket films, leaving his fans disheartened.
The first was ‘Parasakthi’, a large-scale period drama that initially had Dulquer in the antagonist’s role, with Suriya playing the lead. The project had been officially announced, generating massive buzz. However, over time, the casting saw significant changes — Sivakarthikeyan replaced Suriya as the lead, and Ravi Mohan stepped in for Dulquer, much to fans’ disappointment.
Another setback came with ‘Thug Life’, directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Kamal Haasan. Dulquer was reportedly the initial choice to play Kamal’s son, a role later bagged by Silambarasan (Simbu). Following the release of the trailer, fans expressed that Dulquer would have been a perfect fit for the intense and layered character.
While the actor continues to pick meaningful roles, these missed opportunities have certainly stirred conversations among fans who were eager to see him in such powerful narratives. Still, Dulquer’s career remains on a steady upward path with several exciting projects ahead.
