Some birthday wishes don’t need long captions to go viral — they just need the right two people. As 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.

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.

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