Lucky Baskhar is a Telugu-language film released on October 30, 2024. Directed by Venky Atluri, it stars Dulquer Salmaan, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Sai Kumar in key roles. The movie is a period crime thriller set against the backdrop of a financial scam, following the story of a bank cashier who becomes entangled in money laundering through a risky investment scheme.
The soundtrack, composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar, includes notable songs like “Srimathi Garu” and the title track. The film received praise for its nostalgic setting, emotional depth, and Dulquer Salmaan’s performance. Critics rated it positively, with an average score of 3.5/5. It also achieved significant box-office success, grossing over ₹1 billion globally.
Storyline:
Lucky Baskhar is a gripping period crime thriller revolving around Baskhar, a cash-strapped bank cashier who dives into a high-risk investment scheme to resolve his financial troubles. His decision spirals into a dangerous journey through the shadowy world of money laundering. The narrative weaves themes of ambition, resilience, and morality, exploring how his choices impact his personal and professional life.
Casting:
The film features a strong ensemble:
Dulquer Salmaan as Baskhar, the protagonist navigating financial dilemmas.
Meenakshi Chaudhary plays the female lead, offering an emotional counterpoint to Baskhar’s tumultuous journey.
Sai Kumar takes on a significant supporting role, adding depth to the story.
Rajkumar Kasireddy and other supporting actors contribute to the film’s layered storytelling.
The performances, particularly by Dulquer Salmaan, were lauded for their emotional intensity and authenticity.
The reviews for Lucky Baskhar have generally been positive, highlighting the film’s strong performances, engaging narrative, and unique thematic blend of crime and drama.
Key Reviews:
The Times of India: Rated 3.5/5 stars, praising it as a “captivating period crime thriller” with a nostalgic backdrop. The film was commended for its exploration of ambition and resilience.
India Today: Gave the film 3/5 stars, appreciating director Venky Atluri’s attention to detail and the performances, particularly by Dulquer Salmaan. The mix of financial scams and personal relationships was noted as a standout.
The Hindu: Highlighted how the movie balances financial themes with emotional depth, describing it as a “fine blend of scam drama and relationships.” Dulquer Salmaan’s performance was deemed exceptional.
Moviefone: Viewers rated the movie 7.7/10 on average, emphasizing the engaging storyline and Dulquer’s portrayal of Baskhar, which added depth to the character.
The movie has been widely praised for its compelling storytelling, but some reviews pointed out that the pacing in parts could have been better. It remains a career milestone for Dulquer Salmaan due to its global box-office success and critical acclaim.
The movie is available for streaming on Netflix in multiple languages.
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