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Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
'The most gracious host,' says Dulquer Salmaan as he meets Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 21 (ANI): Actor Dulquer Salmaan recently met with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad to express his gratitude after being honoured at the Gaddar Telangana State Film Awards. The actor, who received the Jury Award for his performance in 'Lucky Baskhar,' could not attend the awards ceremony earlier as he was abroad. Taking to Instagram after the meeting, Dulquer described the moment as "memorable" and shared how warmly he was received. Dulquer also mentioned that the CM spent time with him "chatting about cinema," sharing his love for different film industries and languages. "Had a very memorable morning, meeting with the honourable Telangana Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy Garu, who was the most gracious of hosts. I wanted to thank him personally for the Gaddar State Film Awards, which I was unable to attend as I was out of the country," wrote Dulquer. "It was extremely kind of him to spend this much time with us chatting about Cinema, especially the Telugu and Malayalam industries and his love for our various states and languages," he added. He went on to share how "humbled" he felt by the recognition and extended thanks to audiences and everyone who made the journey possible. "Humbled by this recognition, I once again thank everyone who's given me these incredible opportunities and am always grateful to the audiences for your love. My thanks to Deputy CM Shri Bhatti Vikramarka Garu as well," he concluded. 'Lucky Baskhar' had a successful run at the awards. Apart from Dulquer's Jury Award, the film also won Best Editor for Navin Nooli and Best Screenplay Writer for Venky Atluri. On the work front, Dulquer is gearing up for the release of 'I'm Game,' a high-octane action entertainer directed by Nahas Hidayath. The movie was earlier reportedly named 'DQ40,' but was later officially titled 'I'm Game.' This also marks Dulquer's return to Malayalam cinema after he was seen in 'King of Kotha' in 2023. The gangster film did not perform well at the box office and received mixed reviews. (ANI)
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Dulquer Salmaan Meets Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Calls Him ‘Most Gracious Host'
Dulquer Salmaan met Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to thank him for the Jury Award at the Gaddar Telangana State Film Awards. He praised the CM's hospitality. Dulquer Salmaan recently met with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad to extend his personal thanks after being honoured at the Gaddar Telangana State Film Awards. Salmaan, who received the Jury Award for his performance in Lucky Baskhar, was unable to attend the ceremony as he was abroad at the time. To make up for it, he visited the CM in person and later shared a note of appreciation online. Sharing moments from their interaction on social media, Dulquer praised the Chief Minister's hospitality and spoke warmly about their conversation. 'Had a very memorable morning, meeting with the honourable Telangana Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy Garu, who was the most gracious of hosts. I wanted to thank him personally for the Gaddar State Film Awards, which I was unable to attend as I was out of the country," the actor wrote in his caption. He added, 'It was extremely kind of him to spend this much time with us chatting about Cinema, especially the Telugu and Malayalam industries, and about his love for our various states and languages." Salmaan further expressed his gratitude for the recognition, saying, 'Humbled by this recognition, I once again thank everyone who's given me these incredible opportunities and grateful always to the audiences for your love." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dulquer Salmaan (@dqsalmaan) Dulquer's film Lucky Baskhar earned praise at the recently held awards ceremony, with accolades going to several members of the team. While the actor received the Jury Award, the film also won Best Editor for Navin Nooli and Best Screenplay Writer for Venky Atluri. On the work front, Dulquer is gearing up for the release of I'm Game, a high-octane action entertainer directed by Nahas Hidayath. The film promises to showcase Salmaan in a mass-appeal avatar and is expected to hit screens soon. Dulquer Salmaan makes his much-anticipated comeback to Malayalam cinema with I'm Game, following his 2023 action-drama King of Kotha. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 09:11 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dulquer Salmaan meets Telangana CM to thank him for the Gaddar Telangana State Film Award
Mollywood actor Dulquer Salmaan met Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to thank him personally for the Gaddar Telangana State Film Awards. DQ was given the honor for his powerful performance in the 2024 outing "Lucky Baskhar". The 'Sita Ramam' actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a few glimpses of his visit to the Chief Minister. The video showed CM Reddy honoring DQ with a shawl and a bouquet. Ajay Devgn Proposes World-Class Film Studio in Telangana Calling the CM the 'most gracious host', Dulquer wrote, "Had a very memorable morning, meeting with the honourable Telengana Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy Garu, who was the most gracious of hosts. I wanted to thank him personally for the Gaddar State Film Awards, which I was unable to attend as I was out of the country." Thanking CM Reddy for sparing so much time, the 'Kurup' actor added, "It was extremely kind of him to spend this much time with us chatting about Cinema, especially the Telugu and Malayalam industries and about his love for our various states and languages." "Humbled by this recognition, I once again thank everyone who's given me these incredible opportunities and grateful always to the audiences for your love," DQ penned, showing his gratitude. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Se hai un obiettivo, ora scegli la strategia da abbinare eToro Learn More Undo The Venky Atluri's directorial talks about a lower-middle-class man who indulges in financial scams after struggling to support his family amidst debt. Backed by Sithara Entertainments, along with Fortune Four Cinemas and Srikara Studios, "Lucky Baskhar" was released in the cinema halls on October 31. Up next, Dulquer will be seen leading the forthcoming Malayalam flick "I'm Game". Touted to be a high-energy, mass-action entertainer, the much-anticipated drama has been made under the direction of Nahas Hidayath. Aside from DQ, "I'm Game" will also feature Tamil actor and director Mysskin, Kathir, and Samyuktha Viswanathan in key roles.
Economic Times
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
‘Lucky Baskhar' 2 confirmed. Will Dulquer Salmaan return after record-breaking success?
Dulquer Salmaan's Lucky Baskhar 2 might be in the works. Dulquer Salmaan's Lucky Baskhar is not done winning just yet. After emerging as the most successful film of the actor's career, the buzz around a possible sequel has finally turned into a thrilling reality. Director Venky Atluri has confirmed that a follow-up to the 2024 Telugu-language blockbuster is officially in development, sending fans into a frenzy of excitement. Produced by Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Cinema, and Srikara Studios, Lucky Baskhar hit theatres worldwide on October 31, 2024, just in time for Deepawali. The film opened to rave reviews from both audiences and critics, quickly turning into a box office juggernaut with a global collection of Rs 111.22 crore. Set in the gritty backdrop of 1990s Bombay, the period crime drama starred Dulquer Salmaan in the titular role. The film followed Baskhar Kumar, a lower-middle-class bank cashier whose descent into smuggling and financial fraud is driven by desperation to escape debt and humiliation. As his illegal ventures begin to reshape his family's life, Baskhar finds himself tangled in the complex underbelly of banking scams, hawala networks, and stock market manipulation—all while dealing with moral dilemmas and mounting pressure from powerful players. The ensemble cast featured Meenakshi Chaudhary, Tinnu Anand, P. Sai Kumar, Ramki, Raghu Babu, Sarvadaman D. Banerjee, Sachin Khedekar, and Y. Kasi Viswanath. Venky Atluri served as both writer and director, earning widespread praise for crafting a compelling narrative that merged intense socio-political commentary with high-stakes drama. The sequel announcement, reported by 123Telugu, comes as no surprise, given the film's resounding success and cult-like following. While plot details remain under wraps, fans are already speculating whether the new chapter will continue Baskhar's story post-escape or introduce a new protagonist in the same world of white-collar crime.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Lucky Baskhar' sequel confirmed: Dulquer Salmaan-starrer to return after record-breaking success
Dulquer Salmaan 's Lucky Baskhar is not done winning just yet. After emerging as the most successful film of the actor's career, the buzz around a possible sequel has finally turned into a thrilling reality. Director Venky Atluri has confirmed that a follow-up to the 2024 Telugu-language blockbuster is officially in development, sending fans into a frenzy of excitement. Produced by Sithara Entertainments , Fortune Four Cinema, and Srikara Studios, Lucky Baskhar hit theatres worldwide on October 31, 2024, just in time for Deepawali. The film opened to rave reviews from both audiences and critics, quickly turning into a box office juggernaut with a global collection of Rs 111.22 crore. Plot of Lucky Baskhar Set in the gritty backdrop of 1990s Bombay, the period crime drama starred Dulquer Salmaan in the titular role. The film followed Baskhar Kumar, a lower-middle-class bank cashier whose descent into smuggling and financial fraud is driven by desperation to escape debt and humiliation. As his illegal ventures begin to reshape his family's life, Baskhar finds himself tangled in the complex underbelly of banking scams , hawala networks, and stock market manipulation—all while dealing with moral dilemmas and mounting pressure from powerful players. The ensemble cast featured Meenakshi Chaudhary , Tinnu Anand, P. Sai Kumar, Ramki, Raghu Babu, Sarvadaman D. Banerjee, Sachin Khedekar, and Y. Kasi Viswanath. Venky Atluri served as both writer and director, earning widespread praise for crafting a compelling narrative that merged intense socio-political commentary with high-stakes drama. The sequel announcement, reported by 123Telugu, comes as no surprise, given the film's resounding success and cult-like following. While plot details remain under wraps, fans are already speculating whether the new chapter will continue Baskhar's story post-escape or introduce a new protagonist in the same world of white-collar crime.
