Thug Life, Indian 2, and Parasakthi: Art of movie selection, the DQ way

More than luck, choosing the right script matters. Actors who enter the industry as novices focus more on choosing the right script in climbing the ladder of stardom. It is not as easy as it may seem. Some scripts may entice, but would end up in the gutters after release, seriously dampening the stardom actors hoped for.

Considering the above aspect, Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan is a class apart. Unlike other stars who often make mistakes in script selection, contributing shoddy movies, Dulquer pays more attention to the script and commits to a movie only if he is convinced of the win factor after the release.

Despite the alluring offers from Industry stalwarts, Dulquer withdrew from films like 'Indian 2', 'Thug Life' and 'Parashakti'. Many criticised the actor back then for his career decision, but today, Dulquer stands vindicated as all three movies had a dull outing at the box office.

Dulquer was initially considered for a lead role in the Shankar-Kamal Haasan collaboration Indian 2. However, the actor opted out of the project, citing other commitments. The film received a lukewarm response in the theatres.

Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan united after 37 years for Thug Life. Dulquer was initially considered for the role played by Simbu in the film. The makers even released the character poster of the actor, but Dulquer opted out again.

It is the actor’s rare style of prioritising the script rather than the glamour associated with the film that made him the star he is today.