Lucky Baskhar (2024) - Review/Discussion
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"Lucky Baskhar" is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language period crime drama film written and directed by Venky Atluri. Produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinemas, and Srikara Studios, the film features Dulquer Salmaan in the titular role, alongside Meenakshi Chaudhary.
Plot Summary: Set in 1992 Bombay, the narrative follows Baskhar Kumar, a lower-middle-class bank cashier who becomes embroiled in financial scams to support his family amid debt and humiliation. His journey into the murky world of money laundering and securities fraud forms the crux of the story.
Cast:
- Dulquer Salmaan as Baskhar Kumar
- Meenakshi Chaudhary as Sumathi, Baskhar's wife
- Tinnu Anand
- P. Sai Kumar
- Ramki
- Raghu Babu
- Sarvadaman D. Banerjee
- Sachin Khedekar
- Y. Kasi Viswanath
Production: Announced in May 2023, principal photography began in October 2023, primarily in Hyderabad. The film's music is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, with cinematography by Nimish Ravi and editing by Naveen Nooli.
Release and Reception: "Lucky Baskhar" was released worldwide on 31 October 2024, coinciding with Deepawali, and received positive reviews from critics. It grossed between ₹107 crore and ₹111.15 crore at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing film for Dulquer Salmaan.
Where to Watch: As of 28 November 2024, "Lucky Baskhar" is available for streaming on Netflix in Telugu and dubbed versions in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
Critical Reception: The film has been praised for its engaging narrative and performances, particularly that of Dulquer Salmaan. It holds a positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the film's Wikipedia page and its IMDb listing.
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