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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 and Fortune Four Cinemas, the film stars Dulquer Salmaan in the titular role, alongside Meenakshi Chaudhary.

Plot Summary: The narrative centers on Baskhar, a lower-middle-class bank cashier struggling with financial hardships. In a bid to support his family, he becomes entangled in financial scams, exploiting loopholes in the banking system. His journey from modest beginnings to involvement in large-scale money laundering schemes highlights themes of ambition, moral dilemmas, and the consequences of unethical choices.

Cast:

• Dulquer Salmaan as Baskhar
• Meenakshi Chaudhary as Sumathi, Baskhar's wife
• Tinnu Anand
• P. Sai Kumar
• Ramki
• Raghu Babu
• Sarvadaman D. Banerjee
• Sachin Khedekar
• Y. Kasi Viswanath

Production Details: Announced in May 2023, principal photography for "Lucky Baskhar" commenced in October 2023, predominantly in Hyderabad. The film features cinematography by Nimish Ravi and editing by Naveen Nooli, with a musical score composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar.

Release and Reception: Released worldwide on October 31, 2024, coinciding with Deepawali, "Lucky Baskhar" received positive reviews from critics. The film emerged as the highest-grossing project for Dulquer Salmaan, grossing between ₹107 crore and ₹111.15 crore at the box office.

Soundtrack: The film's music, composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, was well-received, complementing the film's narrative and period setting. The audio rights were acquired by Aditya Music.

Availability: As of December 2024, "Lucky Baskhar" is available for streaming on Netflix, allowing a wider audience to experience the film's compelling narrative and performances.