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Lucky Baskhar

Lucky Baskhar is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language black comedy heist drama film written and directed by Venky Atluri.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lucky Baskhar is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language black comedy heist drama film written and directed by Venky Atluri. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan as a lower-middle-class bank cashier drawn into financial scams and money laundering. It was released on 31 October 2024 and received positive reviews.

Plot

The film centres on Baskhar Kumar, a bank cashier struggling with debt and family pressures, who enters the world of financial scams. The narrative blends crime drama, greed, and personal consequence.

Cast and crew

Venky Atluri wrote and directed the film. Dulquer Salmaan plays the lead role, with Meenakshi Chaudhary, Tinnu Anand, P. Sai Kumar, Ramki, and others in supporting roles.

Release and reception

Lucky Baskhar was released theatrically on 31 October 2024 and later made available on Netflix. It received generally positive critical reviews.

Box office and awards

The film was reported to have performed strongly commercially, with reports describing it as the most successful film of Dulquer Salmaan's career. It also won the state Gaddar Award for Third Best Feature Film.

Key facts

  • Lucky Baskhar is a 2024 Telugu-language black comedy heist drama directed by Venky Atluri.
  • Dulquer Salmaan stars as a bank cashier involved in financial fraud and money laundering.
  • The film is set in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
  • It premiered worldwide on 31 October 2024, coinciding with Diwali.
  • The film is available on Netflix and is one of Dulquer Salmaan's most successful films at the box office.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know Lucky Baskhar through its Netflix availability and international coverage of contemporary Indian cinema.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lucky Baskhar?
Lucky Baskhar is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language film about a bank cashier who becomes involved in financial fraud.
Who directed Lucky Baskhar?
It was written and directed by Venky Atluri.
Who stars in Lucky Baskhar?
The film stars Dulquer Salmaan, with Meenakshi Chaudhary, Tinnu Anand, P. Sai Kumar, and Ramki among the supporting cast.
When was Lucky Baskhar released?
It was released worldwide on 31 October 2024.
What is the film about?
It follows a lower-middle-class man who turns to scams after struggling with debt, humiliation, and family responsibilities.
Is Lucky Baskhar available on streaming?
Yes. It is listed on Netflix.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucky_Baskhar
    Supports: Release date, language, genre, plot overview, cast, production companies, critical reception, box office, and award mention.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81902035
    Supports: Streaming availability, synopsis, and principal cast.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27540542/
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  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/lucky_baskhar
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