Vishal Menon reviews "Lucky Baskhar," the latest financial thriller from director V.K. Atluri starring Dulquer Salmaan as a deceptive bank employee whose clever schemes escalate from petty fraud to major financial crimes. This smart narrative weaves together elements of a character study, a crime thriller, and a moral commentary on greed.
The film follows Baskhar (Dulquer Salmaan), a seemingly ordinary bank cashier whose small-time scams helping illiterate customers gradually evolve into sophisticated financial fraud schemes, while his wife Sumathi serves as his conscience keeper. Vishal examines how the film masterfully manipulates audience expectations, making viewers root for an anti-hero despite knowing the illegality of his actions.
With compelling visuals from cinematographer Nimish Ravi, art direction by Banglan, and a fitting score by G.V. Prakash Kumar, "Lucky Baskhar" stands out as one of the cleverest financial crime films in recent times. Vishal discusses Dulquer Salmaan's brilliant performance, the film's clever narrative structure, and its refreshing approach to the genre without looking down on its audience.
