# “Happy Birthday Chaalu”: Mammootty’s Sweet Nod to Son Dulquer Salmaan Turning 43

URL: https://technosports.co.in/happy-birthday-chaalu-mammoottys-sweet/  
Published: 2026-07-28  
Updated: 2026-07-28  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Some birthday wishes don’t need long captions to go viral — they just need the right two people. As [Dulquer Salmaan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulquer_Salmaan) turned 43 on July 28, 2026, it was his father, superstar Mammootty, whose post had fans smiling the most.

## Mammootty’s Post That Melted Fans’ Hearts

Taking to social media, Mammootty kept it short and warm, simply writing “Happy Birthday Chaalu” alongside a photo with his son. The nickname — a term of affection the Malayalam superstar has used for Dulquer over the years — instantly struck a chord with fans, who flooded the post with birthday wishes of their own.

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Birthday | July 28, 2026 (turns 43) |
| Wish from | Father Mammootty |
| Nickname used | “Chaalu” |
| Also wished by | Mammootty Kampany (production banner) |

Mammootty’s production banner, Mammootty Kampany, also joined in with its own birthday message, adding to the wave of tributes from fans, colleagues, and well-wishers across the industry.

![Mammootty](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/07/mamsosotsts-1024x576.webp)

## A Big Year Ahead for Dulquer Salmaan

The birthday comes at a busy point in Dulquer’s career. He’s currently gearing up for the release of “I’m Game,” a stylish action thriller that’s been described by its art director as a visually “heavy” film in terms of production scale. Beyond that, he’s also set to headline “DQ41,” officially titled “Sri Sri,” a love story co-starring Pooja Hegde that’s already being teased as “extra special” by the makers.

Between a packed release slate and heartfelt family moments like this one, it’s clear Dulquer Salmaan’s 43rd year is off to a memorable start — both on screen and off it.

For more celebrity birthday moments and South cinema updates, check out the latest coverage on [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

## FAQs

### **What nickname did Mammootty use for Dulquer Salmaan?**

He affectionately called him “Chaalu” in his birthday post.

### **What upcoming films does Dulquer Salmaan have?**

He has the action thriller “I’m Game” and the romance “Sri Sri” (DQ41) with Pooja Hegde in the pipeline.