Lucky Baskar, the much-awaited Telugu film of 2024, released in theaters on 31 October on the special occasion of Deepavali. Directed by director Venky Atluri, this period crime drama film stars heart-winning actor Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role. The film is the story of a simple lower-middle-class man, Bashkar Kumar, who struggles with financial difficulties, social humiliation and family responsibilities and gradually enters the world of financial scams. The plot of the film is set in the 1990s and shows the ups and downs in Bashkar’s life through flashbacks.
The film is produced under the banners of Sitara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinemas and Srikara Studios, while the music is composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar. The film also features experienced actors like Meenakshi Chaudhary, Tinnu Anand, Ramki, Raghu Babu and Sachin Khedekar in supporting roles. Made on a budget of 56 crores, the film not only received positive response from critics but also became the biggest hit of Dulquer Salmaan’s career by earning over 100 crores.
Lucky Bashkar is a thought-provoking film with a strong social message and an entertaining story that will leave the audience in a deep state of mind.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Movie Title | Lucky Baskhar |
| Directed by | Venky Atluri |
| Written by | Venky Atluri |
| Produced by | S. Naga Vamsi, Sai Soujanya |
| Production Companies | Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinemas, Srikara Studios |
| Starring | Dulquer Salmaan, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Tinnu Anand, P. Sai Kumar, Ramki, etc. |
| Cinematography | Nimish Ravi |
| Edited by | Naveen Nooli |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Language | Telugu |
| Country | India |
| Release Date | October 31, 2024 |
| Running Time | 151 minutes |
| Budget | ₹56 crore |
| Box Office Collection | Estimated ₹111.90 crore |
| Genre | Period Crime Drama |
Lucky Baskhar Story
One morning in 1992 Bombay, Bhaskar Kumar is suddenly taken for questioning by CBI officers at his old bank, the Colaba branch of Magadh Bank. He is accused of embezzling funds from the bank and securities fraud. The real story unfolds through flashbacks, where Bhaskar breaks the fourth wall from time to time and communicates directly with the audience.
Three years ago, Bhaskar is an ordinary cashier who supports his family in a financial crisis. His father Prahlad, a former chartered accountant, is now mute and disabled. Wife Sumati, who ran away from a rich family, wants to start a home cooking business. Debt-ridden Bhaskar’s life changes when he makes big profits for the first time by selling stolen televisions with the help of smuggler Anthony.
Gradually he learns to launder black money through smuggling and then the stock market. But as his wealth grows, his nature changes and he becomes distant from his family. His wife Sumathi leaves him and his father warns him about the disastrous consequences of greed.
Finally, when Bhaskar discovers a major fraud by the bank and its leaders, he sticks to the truth. He reports the evidence to the RBI and resigns. Finally, Bhaskar starts a new life in the US with his family, buying a hotel and getting an investment visa.
The story is an inspirational journey of greed, morality and self-repentance.
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Conclusion
Lucky Bhaskar is a film that depicts the extraordinary journey of an ordinary man, touching upon the themes of morality, greed and self-transformation. Dulquer Salmaan has played his character with depth and emotion. The first half of the film may be a bit slow, but as the story progresses, the audience starts connecting with the characters. Technically, the film is strong, especially in cinematography and production design. Although some scenes seem long-drawn, overall Lucky Bhaskar is an impressive and thought-provoking film that keeps the audience captivated till the end.