...
...
Next Story

Dulquer Salmaan warns fans of a parody account pretending to be him: ‘It's causing confusion and negativity'

After a parody account caused confusion, Dulquer Salmaan urged fans to avoid believing it was genuine.

Updated on: Sep 28, 2026, 13:27:17 IST
Advertisement

Actors often find themselves dealing with impersonation on social media, with fake accounts sometimes posting comments or messages in their name. Dulquer Salmaan is the latest actor to call out such an account after it allegedly posed as him on X and made posts about films, other actors and even his family.

Dulquer Salmaan warns fans against his parody account

Dulquer Salmaan warns fans against his prody account.
Dulquer Salmaan warns fans against his prody account.

Taking to X, Dulquer warned fans about the parody account and wrote, “Kindly requesting everyone to stop believing @_dulQuer to be my real account. This account claims to be a ‘parody account’ and therefore feels it’s amusing to pretend to be me and comment as me on everything.”

The actor said the account had been creating “unnecessary confusion and negativity” and added, “Whether it’s writing about movies or about other actors to even writing fake wishes to my own family members. It’s causing unnecessary confusion and negativity. I’ve already reported this account and filed an official complaint but still awaiting a response from @X.”

Dulquer was most recently seen in I’m Game. The film marked his return to Malayalam cinema after King of Kotha. Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, the action thriller stars Dulquer as Dan John, a man whose gambling-driven life takes an unexpected turn. The film failed to impress audiences and underperformed at the box office, collecting ₹25.49 crore in India and ₹47.89 crore worldwide. It also features Antony Varghese, Mysskin, Kayadu Lohar, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Kathir, Vinay Forrt and Parth Tiwari in key roles.

He will next be seen in the romantic drama Aakasamlo Oka Tara, directed by Pavan Sadineni and co-starring debutant Satvika Veeravalli. Produced by Sandeep Gunnam and Ramya Gunnam under Lightbox Media, the film is presented by Swapna Cinema and Geetha Arts. It is set to release in Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi.

The title is derived from a song of the same name from the 1986 Telugu film Simhasanam. The film is scheduled to release worldwide in theatres on November 20, 2026. Dulquer also has Sri Sri, a Telugu film directed by Ravi Nelakuditi and co-starring Pooja Hegde and Dheekshith Shetty, in the pipeline. Its release date has not yet been announced.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Riya Sharma

Riya Sharma is a content producer at Hindustan Times who lives and breathes entertainment. If there’s gossip making noise in Bollywood or a reality show moment breaking the internet, chances are she’s already writing about it. She loves digging out the juiciest stories, spotting viral pegs and turning it into easy-to-read content. A journalism graduate from IP University, Riya began her career as a social media executive, where she learned the art of grabbing attention in a scroll-heavy world. But her love for showbiz soon pulled her into entertainment journalism, because for her, it’s always been entertainment, entertainment and more entertainment. An artist at heart, Riya has a deep passion for acting, music and dance, which shapes how she watches and writes about films and reality shows. She loves sharing her views and reviews, especially when something excites, surprises or completely disappoints her. A hardcore reality show fan, Riya enjoys tracking every twist, task and meltdown, and breaking them down for readers who can’t get enough of high-voltage drama. Movies are equally close to her heart, whether it’s a big theatrical release or a binge-worthy OTT series, she’s always watching, and analysing what’s worth the time. She loves talking to celebrities, asking questions that go beyond the usual. When she’s not working, she’s either glued to a new web series, hunting for underrated thrillers on OTT platforms, or rewatching iconic Bollywood moments.

Oscars 2024: From Nominees to Red Carpet Glam! Get Exclusive Coverage on HT. - Click Here!

Get more updates from Bollywood, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times.
Oscars 2024: From Nominees to Red Carpet Glam! Get Exclusive Coverage on HT. - Click Here!

Get more updates from Bollywood, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Notifications

Get breaking alerts directly from the newsroom

Notifications are on!You'll be notified when news breaks