Venky Atluri and Naga Vamsi Celebrate Lucky Bhaskar’s Growing Collections and Critical Acclaim
Producer Suryadevara Naga Vamsi, a key figure behind Sithara Entertainments, has expressed happiness over the success of Lucky Bhaskar, produced along with Sai Soujanya of Fortune Four Cinemas and directed by Venky Atluri. The film, starring Dulquer Salmaan and Meenakshi Chaudhary, premiered on October 31st and has seen strong box office numbers alongside widespread acclaim. Both the producer and director shared their excitement and gratitude during a recent press event.
Naga Vamsi’s Comments on Audience Reception and Support:
Naga Vamsi expressed gratitude for the overwhelming positive response, thanking the media and critics for helping build positive word-of-mouth. He noted that audiences have been drawn to Dulquer’s performance, the unique storyline, and an engaging screenplay. These factors, he said, are contributing to a strong word-of-mouth response, driving up collections with each show.
Venky Atluri on the Film’s Success Across Languages:
Director Venky Atluri shared his own surprise at the film’s reception, especially in non-Telugu regions, after watching it in a Cochin theater, where he observed that audiences enjoyed it as if it were a native Malayalam movie. He thanked audiences for embracing the film across languages and emphasized that Lucky Bhaskar was made purely for entertainment, adding that he trusts viewers can distinguish between fiction and reality.
Atluri also mentioned his eagerness to work with Telugu stars in the future. While Lucky Bhaskar features big stars from other industries, Atluri stated that he is open to working with any actor who shares his vision and passion for storytelling.
Box Office Success and Healthy Competition:
Addressing the box office collections, Naga Vamsi stated that Lucky Bhaskar is performing well despite competition from other releases.
He congratulated Kiran Abbavaram on his film’s success, considering it a positive sign for the Telugu industry. He noted that Lucky Bhaskar had an even stronger opening than Dulquer’s previous hit, Sita Ramam, and expressed confidence that the Diwali releases would enjoy a long run at the box office.
Vamsi also announced that the film is set to expand further in Tamil Nadu and expects strong numbers in Kerala, where it is projected to earn over Rs.12 crores. He expressed confidence that Lucky Bhaskar will be a major hit for Dulquer in the Telugu market, with a strong, sustained performance.
Both Naga Vamsi and Venky Atluri expressed their gratitude to audiences for the film’s strong reception, with the director adding his appreciation for the overwhelming positive response from all regions.