Dulquer Salmaan on ‘years of insecurity’ before making it big in cinema: Had big shoes...

Dulquer Salmaan is currently in the news after making his debut in the Hindi music video Heeriye with Jasleen Royal. The actor, who is the son of Malayalam superstar Mammootty, is known for giving many hit films across Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu film industries. However, it wasn't always the case. In a recent interview, he recalled the time when he was "clueless" about what to do in his life. 

3 things you need to know

• Dulquer Salmaan and Jasleen Royal's Heeriye was released on July 25.
• The actor recently shut down a social media user questioning him about his choice.
• The actor will be next seen in the film King of Kotha.

'I had really big shoes to fill,' says Dulquer Salmaan

In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, the Sita Ramam actor was asked if he could go back in the past, what would he change about his life. To this, Dulquer said he would tell his younger self, "You'll be fine and do well in life". 

The 36-year-old actor added that during his younger days, he was clueless as to what he'll do in life. "I wasn’t sure that I would act. The film wasn’t a choice. I was trying to do everything else and not spoil the family reputation," the actor added.

(Dulquer Salmaan will be next seen in Guns & Gulab | Image: Instagram)

However, he eventually found himself in the films but was in doubt, as he had "really big shoes to fill". "So, all those years of doubting and insecurity... I think today if I could go back, I’ll tell him (younger self) don’t worry you’ll be fine,” the actor concluded.

Dulquer Salmaan is gearing up for King Of Kotha

On the work front, the actor is busy with his action thriller drama, directed by Abhilash Joshiy. The film will star the actor in a never-seen-before avatar in which he will be performing power-packed action scenes. It is slated to hit the theatres on August 24, during Onam. A song from the film will be released on the occasion of his birthday on July 28.