Dulquer Salmaan's 'Lucky Baskhar' slowly inches toward ₹50cr mark
What's the story
Dulquer Salmaan's latest film, Lucky Baskhar, has been steady at the box office since its release on October 31.
On Friday (day 9), it made ₹2.50cr, and its total domestic collection now stands at ₹43.60cr.
The film has especially done well in Telugu markets and Kerala—Salmaan's home state.
The Venky Atluri directorial probes the world of financial scams in Bombay during the notorious 1992 securities fraud era.
Film synopsis
'Lucky Baskhar' plot and cast details
Lucky Baskhar's plot revolves around a middle-class bank cashier residing in Bombay in the late 80s and 90s when scams ruled the financial world.
The film also features Meenakshi Chaudhary and Sachin Khedekar alongside Salmaan.
This narrative backdrop has clearly resonated with the audience, adding to its box office success.
The film received positive reviews upon its release.
Salmaan's statement
Why Salmaan agreed to do the film
Speaking about his motivation to do the film, Salmaan earlier said in an interview, "What I really liked about the film is that it was a relatable story of a common man. We have either heard of someone like him, or been in his shoes."
"What he does to overcome the economic pressures of the family, and the repercussions of his choices is what Lucky Baskhar is all about."
The movie will likely stream on Netflix after its theatrical run.