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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dulquer Salmaan becomes the first Malayalam actor to win Telangana State Film Award for ‘Lucky Baskhar'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Dulquer Salmaan has created history by becoming the first Malayalam actor to bag a Telangana State Film Award, winning the Special Jury Award for Best Actor for his stellar performance in the Telugu blockbuster 'Lucky Baskhar'. 'Lucky Baskhar' wins big The prestigious Telangana State Awards, also known as the Gaddar Awards, were announced after a long hiatus of 14 years. Among the 2024 Telugu film releases, 'Lucky Baskhar' emerged as a big winner, grabbing four major awards. Alongside Dulquer's Best Actor (Special Jury) honour, the film was recognised as the Third Best Film, while Navin Nooli was awarded Best Editor, and director Venky Atluri himself won Best Screenplay Writer. Lucky Baskhar | Telugu Song - Title Track (Lyrical) A pan-Indian blockbuster Released across five languages — Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi — 'Lucky Baskhar' made waves as a pan-Indian blockbuster. The film saw tremendous reception both in theatres and on digital platforms, drawing audiences from across the country and the globe. In Kerala and the Gulf, the theatrical release was handled by Dulquer's own banner, Wayfarer Films. The actor's intense and nuanced portrayal of the title character earned him widespread acclaim. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Dulquer Salmaan anchors Atluri's engaging retro crime drama 'Lucky Baskhar' is a period drama thriller set against the backdrop of the notorious 1992 Bombay Stock Exchange scam. The story, rich with suspense and drama, follows the titular character played by Dulquer as he navigates the high-stakes world of finance and deception. Actress Meenakshi Chaudhary played the female lead ETimes gave the film a rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 and an excerpt from our review read, 'Lucky Baskhar emerges as a captivating period crime thriller, blending a nostalgic backdrop with a tale of human ambition and resilience. Venky Atluri's direction, coupled with Dulquer Salmaan's nuanced portrayal of Baskhar and a strong supporting cast, makes for an engaging cinematic experience.' Directed and written by Venky Atluri, the film has been a massive success both at the box office and among critics, marking Dulquer's reputation as a pan-Indian star. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Alappuzha Gymkhana Final Box Office Worldwide: Naslen's Super Hit movie wraps theatrical run at Rs 65 crore
Alappuzha Gymkhana, starring Naslen in the lead role and an ensemble cast, has exhausted its theatrical run. Released during the Vishu 2025 weekend, the sports-drama remained in cinemas for around 7 to 8 weeks despite facing new releases. It is now wrapping its glorious theatrical run on a positive note. Alappuzha Gymkhana wraps global theatrical run at Rs 65 crore gross, emerges Super Hit Backed by Plan B Motion Pictures, Alappuzha Gymkhana grossed around Rs 65 crore in its lifetime theatrical run at the worldwide box office. Of this, the movie scored over Rs 38.50 crore from the Kerala box office while Rs 5.70 crore came from the rest of India, including Telugu-dubbed earnings. The movie also found some audience in the international markets and added around USD 2.38 million to the tally, which is Rs 20.35 crore as per Indian currency. The Naslen starrer emerged as a Superhit venture thanks to its superlative box office reception. The movie also emerged as a successful venture in the Telugu-dubbed version. For the uninitiated, Alappuzha Gymkhana is Naslen's second big success after the sensational blockbuster Premalu. The actor is now teaming up with Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films for a new project. Alappuzha Gymkhana performed better than its rival releases, Bazooka and Maranamass. However, it was further dented by Thudarum 's blockbuster run from its third weekend onwards. Though the movie slowed down after the third week, it continued to lure the audience on low levels and ran in cinemas for quite a long time. Area-wise Box office collection of Alappuzha Gymkhana is as follows: Particulars Gross Box Office Kerala Rs 38.50 crore Rest of India Rs 5.70 crore Overseas Rs 20.35 crore (USD 2.38 million) Worldwide Rs 64.35 crore Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Samyuktha Viswanathan added to the cast of I'm Game
Samyuktha Viswanathan has joined the cast of Dulquer Salmaan's ongoing film I'm Game. She is noted for her roles in the film Oh Manapenne! and web shows like Suzhal and Sweet Kaaram Coffee. She also appeared in the viral independent song 'Katchi Sera' alongside Sai Abhyankkar. I'm Game marks her Malayalam debut. Directed by RDX-fame Nahas Hidhayath, the film is billed as a sports-based thriller. The cast also includes Antony Varghese, Tamil actor-director Mysskin, Pariyerum Perumal actor Kathir, and Kill-fame Parth Tiwari. The film is jointly scripted by Sajeer Baba, Bilal Moidu, and Ismail Aboobacker, with dialogues by Aadarsh Sukumaran and Shahabas Rasheed. Its technical crew includes cinematographer Jimshi Khalid, music director Jakes Bejoy, editor Chaman Chakko, action choreographers AnbAriv and production designer Ajayan Chalissery. I'm Game is produced by Dulquer Salmaan and Jom Varghese under the Wayfarer Films banner. Apart from Malayalam, the film will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. Its shooting commenced recently in Thiruvananthapuram.
Hans India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Dulquer Salmaan's ‘I Am Game' begins shoot with grand pooja ceremony
The highly anticipated Malayalam film I Am Game, starring Dulquer Salmaan, officially began shooting with a traditional pooja ceremony held in Thiruvananthapuram. The film is being helmed by RDX director NahasHidayath and marks a milestone as Dulquer's 40th film. Produced under Dulquer's own banner, Wayfarer Films, the launch event was attended by key cast members, including Angamaly Diaries fame Antony Varghese and popular Tamil filmmaker-actor Mysskin. Making headlines is Mysskin's debut in Malayalam cinema, where he is set to play a pivotal role. The screenplay is crafted by Sajeer Baba, Ismail Abubacker, and Bilal Moidu, while the dialogues have been penned by Aadharsh Sukumaran and Shahabas Rasheed. With such a strong creative team, expectations are soaring for the project. The first schedule is currently in progress in Thiruvananthapuram. Touted as Dulquer's most ambitious Malayalam project to date, I Am Game promises a high-budget cinematic experience complete with an ensemble cast and intense action sequences. The film's title poster, unveiled recently, has already created a buzz online with its striking design and unique theme. With Dulquer teaming up with director NahasHidayath for the first time, and the presence of talents like Antony Varghese and Mysskin, I Am Game is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Malayalam releases in recent times. Fans are eagerly watching this space as the film progresses.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dulquer Salmaan's 40th film ‘I'M Game' begins shoot with grand pooja in Thiruvananthapuram
's much-anticipated 40th film, titled ' I'M Game ', has officially gone on floors with a traditional pooja ceremony held in Thiruvananthapuram. DQ and 'RDX' director teams up The film marks a dynamic collaboration between Dulquer and director Nahas Hidhayath , who made waves with the blockbuster 'RDX'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Produced under Dulquer's home banner Wayfarer Films, 'I'M Game' is set to be one of the biggest action films in . Antony Varghese and Mysskin join the crew Joining Dulquer in key roles are actor Antony Varghese and Tamil filmmaker-actor Mysskin, the latter making his debut in the Malayalam film industry. Both of them were also present at the pooja ceremony. The Bollywood stars Dulquer Salmaan admires A high-octane action flick is incoming! The screenplay is penned by Sajeer Baba, Ismail Aboobacker, and Bilal Moidu, with dialogues by Adarsh Sukumaran and Shahabas Rasheed. The film promises high-octane action sequences and a gripping narrative, with Thiruvananthapuram hosting the first shooting schedule. No compromise on the production quality Jimshi Khalid handles cinematography, while Jakes Bejoy composes the music. Shameer Muhammed oversees editing, and Ajayan Challissery leads production design. The crew also features top talents like makeup artist Ronex Xavier, costume designer Mashar Hamsa, and sound designer Sync Cinema. Impressive announcement poster The announcement of the film's title generated massive curiosity, especially after Dulquer teased it on social media with cryptic posts. The title poster featuring a playing card and injured hands quickly went viral, increasing fan anticipation. With a big budget, action-heavy storyline, and an exciting cast, 'I'M Game' is expected to be a milestone in Dulquer Salmaan's career—one that blends mass appeal with stunning visuals and storytelling. Meanwhile, 'I'M Game' is also expected to mark the comeback of DQ to the Malayalam film industry after a long gap. Dulquer Salmaan will also be teaming up with Soubin Shahir for the upcoming film 'Othiram Kadakam'.
