Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw(2006)
Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw is a 2006 Telugu comedy film directed by Nidhi Prasad. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Rishi, and Farjana in lead roles. The story follows Bullebbai, a lottery agent in a poor village, who discovers that a drunkard named Yesudas has won a 1 crore rupee prize. When Bullebbai goes to claim the ticket, he finds Yesudas dead. A group of villagers then conspires to hide the death and claim the money, leading to a series of comedic events. The film is a remake of the Hindi film Malamaal Weekly and received mixed reviews, with critics calling it a typical entertainer for frontbenchers. It was released in 2006 and is available on some streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Nidhi Prasad
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Bullebbai, a lottery agent, learns that the village drunk has won a 1 crore rupee lottery. When he goes to collect the ticket, he finds the man dead. To claim the prize, Bullebbai and a group of villagers must hide the death and pretend the man is still alive. Their plan gets complicated when a lottery inspector arrives and a local bully discovers their secret.
“A dead man wins a crore!”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Brahmanandam & M. S. Narayana (79 films together), Rajendra Prasad & Brahmanandam (34 films together), Tanikella Bharani & M. S. Narayana (31 films together), Kovai Sarala & Brahmanandam (18 films together), and Brahmanandam & Nagendra Babu (17 films together).
Trivia
- This film was originally planned as a direct remake of the Hollywood film 'Waking Ned Devine' but was delayed, releasing after the Hindi remake 'Malamaal Weekly'.
- The film's title refers to a popular, high-value lottery draw by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, which was a cultural phenomenon.
- Actor Sunil, known for comedy roles, played a key character, marking one of his early prominent film appearances.
- Director Nidhi Prasad was a former associate of renowned director Priyadarshan, who directed the Hindi inspiration.
- The plot revolves around a village's attempt to claim a lottery prize, a theme adapted to a rural Telugu setting.
- Despite being a remake, the film incorporated local Telugu humor and character archetypes distinct from the original.
- The movie's release faced competition from other major Telugu films, affecting its box office performance.