‘Lucky Baskhar’review: A potential hit that resonates with audience

After the mixed reviews of ‘King of Kotha’ Dulquer Salmaan clubs with ‘Sir’ director Venky Atlurifor a gripping financial crime thriller ‘Lucky Bhaskar.’ Teaming up with producers Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya, Atluri creates a film set in the backdrop of the 1980s-90s stock market era. With high expectations and a thrilling trailer, the film promises a worth watching entertainer. As the film hits theatres, let’s see whether Bhaskar is Lucky at box-office or not.

Story

The story revolves around Baskhar Kumar (Dulquer Salmaan), a modest, hardworking bank employee who faces the trials of middle-class life. Driven by the ambition to provide for his family, Baskhar gets entangled in the financial underworld controlled by a powerful stock market manipulator, Harsha Mehra. As he ascends the financial ladder, Baskhar must navigate a world rife with risk, ultimately facing hard choices that could either secure his family’s future or ruin it.

Performances

Dulquer Salmaan is the heart of the film, skillfully portraying Baskhar’s transformation from an earnest family man to a powerful figure in the financial sector. His nuanced performance brings credibility to the character’s evolution. Meenakshi Chaudhary shines as Baskhar’s wife, offering her best performance yet in a well-rounded role. Supporting actors Rajkumar Kasireddy, Ramki, Sai Kumar, and Sachin Khedekar add depth to the storyline, each contributing effectively to the plot’s intensity.

Technicalities

Lucky Baskhar stands out for its writing, as Atluriskillfully explores themes of ambition, greed, and the cost of success. The metaphor of "running," symbolizing different stages of Baskhar's journey, reflects Atluri’s thoughtful direction. The film’s dialogue is particularly noteworthy, delivering insightful perspectives on family, wealth, and middle-class struggles

The film excels in technical aspects, with GV Prakash Kumar’s background score amplifying the thrills, especially in the second half. His music seamlessly aligns with the narrative's shifts, enhancing both emotional and suspenseful moments. Cinematographer Nimish Ravi successfully captures the essence of 1980s Bombay, while editor NavinNooli ensures smooth transitions, although some sequences in the first half could have benefited from tighter editing.

Analysis

With a balanced mix of drama, thrill, and emotion, Lucky Baskhar is an engaging experience worth watching with family. Its strong dialogues, compelling performances, and effective narrative make it a potential hit, likely to resonate with audiences across languages.

While the screenplay remains engaging, it occasionally falls into predictability, with Baskhar’s challenges resolved too conveniently. Despite a slightly slow-paced first half, the film builds momentum, reaching a climactic end that offers a choice between two “happy endings,” allowing viewers to decide Baskhar’s fate.

Finally, “Lucky Baskhar” is an engaging film that has a very unique backdrop, good thrills, and amazing performances. The thrills showcased hold your attention, making Bhaskar turns out to be lucky this weekend at box-office.