Lucky Bhaskar is the top crime drama film of the year, receiving great love from fans. After a successful run in theaters, the movie has continued to trend on streaming platforms. It tells a gripping rags-to-riches story that keeps you hooked until the very end.
Critics have also praised the film. Many fans on social media are asking if Lucky Bhaskar is based on a true story. Let’s take a closer look to find out.
The story was written and directed by Venky Atluri. The film was produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. It was released on October 31, 2024, and earned ₹107–₹111.15 crore.
Plot of Lucky Bhaskar
The rags-to-riches theme is inspiring, and Lucky Bhaskar follows this path. The film tells the story of Bhaskar Kumar, who starts out working as a cashier and later gets promoted to Assistant General Manager at the Colaba branch of Magadha Bank. He has borrowed money from many people but cannot repay them due to his poor financial situation.
He faces the embarrassment of dealing with lenders and his relatives’ complaints. However, he still hopes that a promotion will turn his life around. Unfortunately, his promotion does not come through. Later, he discovers a loophole in the banking system and uses it to make quick money. Eventually, he gets involved in financial scams.

The gripping storyline and well-paced screenplay create the perfect balance throughout the film. Dulquer Salmaan’s performance was outstanding, and Meenakshi Chaudhary also impressed the audience. The supporting cast, including Tinnu Anand, P. Sai Kumar, Ramki, Raghu Babu, and Maanasa Choudhary, was also strong. If you haven’t seen it yet, don’t miss out. It’s highly recommended.
Is the movie based on a real incident?
Lucky Bhaskar is not based on a true story, but it is inspired by several scams that took place in the 90s. The film’s producer, Naga Vamsi, mentioned in an interview that the movie is set in that period when scams were common. The story is related to an incident that happened during that time.
This is a fictional story and appears to be a spin-off of Scam 1992. In Scam 1992, the story focused on Harshad Mehta’s rise and how he exploited a loophole in the system to make money. In contrast, Lucky Bhaskar highlights how bankers benefited from Harshad’s scam.