Throwback: When Dulquer Salman once addressed trolls who questioned his focus on Malayalam cinema

Dulquer Salmaan has tasted success in doing films in multiple languages. The actor has played a key role in the Hindi movie 'Karwaan' alongside Irrfan Khan, and in Hindi web series, he has also registered his name in lead roles in various Tamil films such as 'O Kadhal Kanmani' and more. And one cannot help but notice his Telugu films, such as 'Lucky Bhaskar' and 'Sita Raman,' performed for the audience. However, superstar Mammootty's son has become the bearer of some bitter comments from Malayalam film fans, as he does not focus on Malayalam cinema itself. Let's look back at the time when he shared his opinion on trolls who criticize him.

Dulquer Salmaan on dealing with trolls

According to a report by the Indian Express, the 'Kaantha' actor, during the promotions of 'Lucky Baskhar,' shared that he came to terms with the fact that such reactions are inevitable. "This is, in a way, a good problem to have, right? I can't stop the trolls. Even now, I have a couple of Malayalam films in various stages of production, but it is impossible to please everyone," he said.

Balancing multiple industries

The actor explained that his choices across languages are driven by the opportunities each industry provides. "What I am doing in Telugu, I don't get in Tamil. What I do in Tamil, I don't get to do in Hindi. What I get to do in Hindi, I don't get to do in Malayalam. And… you get the gist, right? All I can do is not take it too much to heart and just move on," he added.

Plans for more films

Dulquer also revealed his wish to increase his output in the coming years. He said, "Ideally, I want to do 3-4 films a year and alternate between each language. I would love to sign a film on Monday and finish the shoot on Friday. But it is really not in my hands."

He admitted that his health had also played a part in slowing him down. "I also had some health issues. Turning 40 is a real thing, I guess," he said.

On the current work front, he is now gearing up for the release of the upcoming film, 'Kaatha.'