From ‘Sita Ramam’ to ‘Kurup,’ explore Dulquer Salmaan's captivating performances while anticipating his latest venture, ‘Lucky Baskhar.’
With much anticipation, the creators have unveiled the teaser for the upcoming Dulquer Salmaan starrer ‘Lucky Baskhar.’ Directed by Venky Atluri, the film also features Meenaakshi Chaudhary and Kishore Raju Vasistha alongside Dulquer. Scheduled for a theatrical debut in July 2024 across Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Tamil languages, its fast-paced 1-minute 19-second teaser introduces us to Bhaskar, a seemingly ordinary bank cashier. However, as the teaser unfolds, we catch glimpses of his wealth, hinted to be in crores, depicted by stacks of gold bricks. This portrayal suggests that Bhaskar may harbour undisclosed motives beneath his middle-class exterior. Meanwhile, let's delve into Dulquer's previous stellar performances as we await the release of ‘Lucky Baskhar.’
Hanu Raghavapudi directs a period romantic drama starring Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur in their titular roles, with Rashmika Mandanna, Sumanth, Sachin Khedekar, Jisshu Sengupta, Murali Sharma, and others in significant roles. Set in 1964, the narrative revolves around Lieutenant Ram, an orphaned army officer stationed at the Kashmir border, who receives anonymous love letters from Sita Mahalakshmi. This prompts Ram to embark on a quest to locate Sita and profess his affection. The film proved to be a major commercial success, amassing Rs.91.4 crores at the box office, securing its position as the ninth highest-grossing Telugu film of 2022.
‘O Kadhal Kanmani,’ also known as ‘OK Kanmani,’ is a romantic drama film created by the talented Mani Ratnam, who serves as its writer, director, and producer. The movie features Dulquer Salmaan and Nithya Menen as a youthful couple engaged in a live-in relationship in the bustling city of Mumbai. Prakash Raj and Leela Samson grace the screen in supporting roles as the older couple, serving as the landlords to the protagonists. The film garnered positive reviews from critics, particularly praising the lead pair's performances and the film's technical excellence. Moreover, it also emerged as a commercial success at the box office.
‘Charlie’ stands as an adventure drama under the direction of Martin Prakkat, with a screenplay penned by Prakkat and Unni R. Produced by Prakkat, Joju George, and Shebin Becker, the film stars Dulquer Salmaan and Parvathy. At its core lies the story of Tessa, a spirited young woman, who finds herself caught in a thrilling pursuit through the winding lanes of Kerala as she searches for a mysterious artist who once occupied her apartment. The film garnered significant acclaim, and its success led to remakes in Marathi and Tamil cinema as ‘Deva’ and ‘Maara,’ respectively.
Under the direction of Anwar Rasheed and written by Anjali Menon, ‘Ustad Hotel’ emerges as a tale centred around Faizal, affectionately known as Faizi, a young man pursuing his culinary aspirations in Switzerland against his father's wishes. The film boasts a stellar cast including Thilakan, Dulquer Salmaan, and Nithya Menen, with Siddique, Mamukkoya, and Lena. Asif Ali and Jishnu appear in cameo roles. Regarded as one of the finest creations of the New-Gen cinema movement in Malayalam, ‘Ustad Hotel’ stands as a testament to storytelling excellence.
‘Kurup’ is a riveting biographical crime thriller, delving into the story of fugitive Sukumara Kurup. Helmed by director Srinath Rajendran and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, the film stars Salmaan himself in the titular role, supported by an ensemble including Indrajith Sukumaran, Shine Tom Chacko, Sunny Wayne, Sobhita Dhulipala, and more. Garnering critical acclaim, ‘Kurup’ is lauded for its score, production design, characterization, and standout performances, particularly from Salmaan, Sukumaran, and Chacko. Notably, the film secures its place among the highest-grossing Malayalam cinema ventures of all time.
