''Lucky Baskhar'' (stylized as ''Lucky Baskha'') is an upcoming Indian

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-language drama thriller film written and directed by Venky Atluri. The film is produced by S. Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinema and Srikara Studios. It stars Dulquer Salmaan in the titular role, alongside Meenakshi Chaudhary,

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. Set in the 80s, the film follows the titular banker's mysterious riches. The film was officially announced in May 2023 under the tentative title ''Dulquer Salmaan 32'', as it is the actor's 32nd film as a lead actor, and the official title was announced that July. Principal photography commenced in October 2023. It was predominantly shot in Hyderabad. The film has music composed by

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, cinematography handled by Nimish Ravi and editing by

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. ''Lucky Baskhar'' was initially scheduled to release on 27 September 2024, but was preponed to avoid box-office clash with the releasing films. It was scheduled to release worldwide on 7 September 2024 in theatres, but is postponed indefinitely. It is now scheduled to release worldwide on 31 October 2024, on the occasion of Diwali.

Plot

The film showcases the journey of an ordinary man and his triumphs.

Cast

* Dulquer Salmaan as Baskhar * Meenakshi Chaudhary as Srimathi *

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as Sandeep

Production

Development

After the success of '' Vaathi'' in early 2023, it was reported that Venky Atluri had met Dulquer Salmaan and narrated a script which impressed the actor. Production was reported to begin after Dulquer completes his commitments for ''King of Kotha'' (2023). The project would be funded by S. Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya's Sithara Entertainment, Fortune Four Cinemas and Sikara Studios. The company made a public announcement on 15 May 2023, confirming the project, and also stating that filming would begin the following October and would be released in the Summer (June–August 2024). The film's official title, ''Lucky Bhaskar'', was announced on 28 July 2023.

Filming

Principal photography began with the first schedule on 4 October 2023 in Hyderabad.

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by

. The audio rights were acquired by

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. The first single, "Srimathi Garu", was released on 19 June 2024. The second single, the title track, was released on 28 July 2024.

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