Dulquer Salmaan becomes the first Malayalam actor to win Telangana State Film Award for ‘Lucky Baskhar'
Dulquer Salmaan
has created history by becoming the first Malayalam actor to bag a Telangana State Film Award, winning the Special Jury Award for Best Actor for his stellar performance in the Telugu blockbuster 'Lucky Baskhar'.
'Lucky Baskhar' wins big
The prestigious Telangana State Awards, also known as the Gaddar Awards, were announced after a long hiatus of 14 years. Among the 2024 Telugu film releases, 'Lucky Baskhar' emerged as a big winner, grabbing four major awards.
Alongside Dulquer's Best Actor (Special Jury) honour, the film was recognised as the Third Best Film, while Navin Nooli was awarded Best Editor, and director Venky Atluri himself won Best Screenplay Writer.
Lucky Baskhar | Telugu Song - Title Track (Lyrical)
A pan-Indian blockbuster
Released across five languages — Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi — 'Lucky Baskhar' made waves as a pan-Indian blockbuster. The film saw tremendous reception both in theatres and on digital platforms, drawing audiences from across the country and the globe. In Kerala and the Gulf, the theatrical release was handled by Dulquer's own banner, Wayfarer Films. The actor's intense and nuanced portrayal of the title character earned him widespread acclaim.
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Dulquer Salmaan anchors Atluri's engaging retro crime drama
'Lucky Baskhar' is a period drama thriller set against the backdrop of the notorious 1992 Bombay Stock Exchange scam. The story, rich with suspense and drama, follows the titular character played by Dulquer as he navigates the high-stakes world of finance and deception. Actress Meenakshi Chaudhary played the female lead
ETimes gave the film a rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 and an excerpt from our review read, 'Lucky Baskhar emerges as a captivating period crime thriller, blending a nostalgic backdrop with a tale of human ambition and resilience. Venky Atluri's direction, coupled with Dulquer Salmaan's nuanced portrayal of Baskhar and a strong supporting cast, makes for an engaging cinematic experience.'
Directed and written by Venky Atluri, the film has been a massive success both at the box office and among critics, marking Dulquer's reputation as a pan-Indian star.
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