Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Dulquer Salmaan Was Nearly Launched by Shyamaprasad’s Ritu
Dulquer Salmaan became a popular Malayalam actor after debuting in Second Show in 2012.
However, he was almost given his first movie role several years earlier.
Director Shyamaprasad had planned to cast him in Ritu, released in 2009.
That plan did not happen.
Ritu later became the first film for actors including Asif Ali, Rima Kallingal, Nishan, and Vinay Forrt.
Shyamaprasad shared this story at an event for Dulquer’s new movie, I’m Game.
Dulquer said he chose I’m Game because its challenging role frightened him.
The film is scheduled to reach theaters worldwide on September 3.
Dulquer Salmaan was originally considered for Shyamaprasad’s 2009 film Ritu.
The planned casting did not materialize, and Dulquer instead debuted in Second Show in 2012.
Ritu also introduced Asif Ali, Rima Kallingal, Nishan, and Vinay Forrt to the industry.
Shyamaprasad revealed the missed casting during an I’m Game pre-release event.
Dulquer’s upcoming I’m Game is his 40th lead-actor film and is scheduled for worldwide release on September 3.
- Who
- Actor Dulquer Salmaan and director Shyamaprasad are central to the story; I’m Game also features Antony Varghese Pepe and Kayadu Lohar.
- What
- Shyamaprasad revealed that Dulquer was once planned to debut in Ritu, but the casting did not happen.
- When
- The revelation was made at I’m Game’s pre-release event; Ritu was released in 2009, and Dulquer debuted in 2012.
- Where
- The revelation took place at an I’m Game pre-release event; the films are part of Malayalam cinema.
- Why
- Dulquer was not cast in Ritu because the planned casting ultimately did not materialize; he later took I’m Game because its role felt challenging and unfamiliar.
- Planned debut
- Dulquer Salmaan was supposed to debut in Ritu.
- Film director
- Ritu was directed by Shyamaprasad.
- Ritu release
- Ritu was released in 2009.
- Actual debut
- Dulquer made his film debut in Second Show in 2012.
- Ritu debutants
- Ritu marked the debut of Asif Ali, Rima Kallingal, Nishan, and Vinay Forrt.
- Upcoming film
- I’m Game is described as Dulquer’s 40th film as a lead actor.
- Release date
- I’m Game is scheduled for worldwide release on Thursday, September 3.