Dulquer Salmaan’s Lucky Baskhar continues its remarkable run in the digital space, becoming the first South Indian film to trend for 13 straight weeks on Netflix. The film, which premiered on the platform in November 2024, has maintained its popularity, capturing audiences across multiple languages.
The production house, Sithara Entertainment, shared the milestone on social media, posting on X (formerly Twitter), “#LuckyBhaskar’s mind game is spot on in the digital arena too. First South Indian film to trend for 13 weeks straight on @netflix A true downpour of love from the audience. #BlockbusterLuckyBaskhar streaming in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi Languages on @NetflixIndia.”
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Directed by Venky Atluri, Lucky Baskhar originally hit theatres on October 31, 2024. The gripping crime drama follows the journey of a middle-class man, burdened by debt, who turns to financial scams in a desperate attempt to change his fortune. Dulquer Salmaan delivers a compelling performance in the lead role, supported by a talented ensemble cast including Meenakshi Chaudhary, Surya Srinivas, Sandeep, Ramki, Kishore Raju, Sivannarayana Naripeddi, and Tinnu Anand.
The film has been a massive success, marking a career milestone for Dulquer as his first movie to surpass the Rs 100 crore mark at the global box office. Backed by Fortune Four Cinema and Sriraka in collaboration with Sithara Entertainment, Lucky Baskhar has proven to be both a commercial and streaming sensation.
On the professional front, Dulquer Salmaan is gearing up for his next project, Kaantha, helmed by Selvamani Selvaraj. The film is co-produced by his banner, DQ Wayfarer Films, alongside Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, promising another exciting venture for the acclaimed actor.
