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Dulquer Salmaan Talks Bollywood Culture Shock and New Film

12/2/2025

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Dulquer Salmaan, a Malayalam cinema actor, discusses his Bollywood experiences and culture shock, including plans for I’M Game.
Salmaan says Hindi films left him feeling overlooked and required a star image to secure basics like seating.
Kaantha released on November 14.
In contrast, Salmaan describes Malayalam sets as practical with minimal luxury and costs borne by the actors.

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Dulquer Salmaan, a Malayalam cinema actor, discusses his Bollywood experiences and culture shock, including plans for I’M Game.
Salmaan says Hindi films left him feeling overlooked and required a star image to secure basics like seating.
Kaantha released on November 14.
In contrast, Salmaan describes Malayalam sets as practical with minimal luxury and costs borne by the actors.