Lucky Star (2013 film)

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Lucky Star
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Theatrical Poster
Directed byDeepu Anthikkad
Written byDeepu Anthkkad
Based on Mala Aai Vhhaychy!
by Samruddhi Porey
Produced by Milan Jaleel
Starring Jayaram
Mukesh
Rachana Narayanankutty
Pooja Ramachandran
Cinematography Vijay Ulaganath
Edited byV T Sreejith
Music by Ratheesh Vegha
Production
company
Galaxy Films
Distributed by Galaxy films
Release date
  • 8 March 2013 (2013-03-08)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget2.6cr
Box office12 cr

Lucky Star is a 2013 Malayalam comedy-drama film written and directed by Deepu Anthikkad in his directorial debut. The film stars Jayaram and Mukesh alongside Rachana Narayanankutty, who debuts in cinema. [1] The film is about how a surrogate child bring a sea change in the life of his proxy parents. Lucky Star released on 8 March 2013.

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Cast

Reception

Oneindia gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and stated "the first half is extremely funny and entertaining, the second half gets a little serious." [2] while Indiaglitz called it " A light-hearted entertainer that's an easy watch." [3] Times of India gave 3.5 stars out of 5. [4] Sify wrote "this film is not entirely bad and has its moments as well, but it could have been much better.” [5] Rediff gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Lucky Star could have been a much better film if a little more thought had been given to how the film should progress in the second half." [6]

Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack contains 4 songs, all composed by Ratheesh Vegha. Lyrics by Rafeeq Ahamed and Arjun Vinod Varma (Ajju).

#TitleSinger(s)
1"Anchithal Poo Pookkum" Haricharan
2"Angry Birds" Arjun Vinod Varma
3"Kunjuvava Kayyil" Thulasi Yatheendran
4"Parayoo Njaanoru" Sithara Krishnakumar, Deepu Anthikkadu

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