Lucky The Superstar on OTT: Why GV Prakash’s light-hearted film makes for a perfect weekend watch

Lucky The Superstar is now out on OTT. The direct-to-streaming film is available on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium. Written and directed by Uday Mahesh and starring GV Prakash, Anaswara Rajan and more, Lucky The Superstar is about a puppy who gets separated from its mother. However, as it ends up at the house of a little girl who grows fond of the pet, the puppy reaches into the hands of some corrupt politicians who wants to own the pup, for the lucky charm it is. If you have not watched the film already, here are five reasons why you should stream now.

Why watch Lucky The Superstar on OTT now?

A heartwarming tale of unconditional love:

At its centre, Lucky The Superstar is about a puppy named Lukcy, that turns out to be lovable and gifted to those it is around. Its innocent presence brings joy, emotional healing, and unexpected change to the lives of those around it, making the film perfect for family audiences. It talks about an uncle’s attempt to rescue a puppy from the clutches of evil men, as he wants to reunite it with his young niece who has grown fond of the animal. Lucky serves as a heartwarming watch over weekend.

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A treat for animal lovers:

Designed as a family entertainer with humour, emotion and even light social satire, the film appeals to kids, adults and pet lovers, making it a perfect watch. While films on animals have become rare in Tamil cinema, Lucky The Superstar centres its story around a puppy. The film also offers playful comedy from the dogs’ point of view, by giving them voices and personalities, leading to some light moments. Kovai Sarala, Rajendran and Thambi Ramaiah have dubbed for the dog characters in the film.

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Offers a light social commentary:

Beyond fun and frolic, Lucky The Superstar has a subtle commentary on human behaviour, like how greed can take over humans, and even erode the innocence that we are born with. In the film, while a little girl is merely happy with a puppy by her side, the same dog is seen as a symbol of greed by adults, and all this is shown through comical touches.

A mix of comedy, emotions, and entertainment:

Lucky has all the elements of an entertainer; it has got emotional values with its child-pup angle, while comedy with how Lucky’s mother banters with her friends, and there is lot of drama when some scheming politicians get into chasing Lucky, for their selfish motives. So, if you are looking for watching something that has got little bit of everything, then Lucky The Superstar is your go-to movie now.

An exclusive OTT premiere with multi-language accessibility:

Lucky The Superstar is an exclusive JioHotstar film, which premiered on the platform. Subscribers of OTTplay Premium can also watch the film. Although originally Tamil, the movie is available in multiple languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Lucky The Superstar FAQs

Q. When is Lucky The Superstar releasing on OTT?

A. Lucky The Superstar is streaming now on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium.

Q. What is Anaswara Rajan's next release?

A. Anaswara Rajan appears in Lucky The Superstar in her next Tamil outing after With Love.