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{{Short description|Konkani-language comedy movie released in 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| image =
| caption = Poster of Lucky Draw 777
| director = Rayan Magneto
| writer = Rayan Magneto
| producer = Rayan Magneto
| starring = {{plainlist|
*Kelvin Saldanha
*Lucy Lobo Aranha Gurpur
*Rayan Magneto
*Leston Lestu
*Rishal Permannur
*Joylin D'Souza Niddodi
*Dr. Melwyn Pernal
*Alwyn Danthy Pernal
*Louis Pinto Kateel
}}
| cinematography = {{plainlist|
*Stany Niddodi
*Alwyn Sequeira
*Naizil Rodrigues
*Jeevan Dcosta
*Hanson Rodrigues
}}
| editing = Rayan Magneto
| music = Russel Rodrigues
| studio = {{Plainlist|
Rayan Magneto Films
Trending Shield
}}
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2023|09|02|Mangalore}}
| runtime = 105 minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Konkani language|Konkani]]
| budget = ₹5L
}}

'''Lucky Draw''' is a 2023 Indian [[Konkani language|Konkani]]-language comedy film [[written]], [[Editing|edited]], [[Film director|directed]] and [[Film producer|produced]] by Rayan Magneto under the banner of Rayan Magneto Films and Trending Shield. The film stars Kelvin Saldanha, Lucy lobo Aranha, Rayan Magneto, Leston Lestu and Rishal Permannur in the lead roles. The film's [[Background Score|background score]] is composed by Russel Rodrigues, [[cinematography]] by Stany Niddodi and Alwyn Sequeira, and drone and additional cinematography by Naizil Rodrigues, Jeevan Dcosta and Hanson Rodrigues.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Shooting of Rayan Magneto's Konkani comedy film 'Lucky Draw 777' completed |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1111297 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=www.daijiworld.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Pernal |first=Melwyn |date=2024-02-06 |title=ಕೊಂಕ್ಣಿ ಹಾಸ್ಯ್ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ 'ಲಕ್ಕಿ ಡ್ರಾ 777' - ಕೆನಡಾಂತ್ ಜಾಗತಿಕ್ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ್ |url=https://nbj.infantjesusmangaluru.com/lucky-draw-777-konkani-film/ |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=Naman Ballok Jesu |language=en-US}}</ref>

This is the debut film by Rayan Magneto<ref>{{Cite web |title=Konkani movie 'Lucky Draw 777' releases to packed house in Mangaluru |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1116887 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=www.daijiworld.com |language=en}}</ref> after creating many youtube comedy sketches under channel name Trending Shield TV along with friends Joel Rodrigues and Kelvin Saldanha.

== Plot ==

Three friends start a hunt for a ‘Lucky Draw 777’ ticket, which they jointly bought for a meagre amount of Rs 30 from an [[Consumer electronics|electronic store]] called ' Alex and Sons'. After realising they have won the draw, they come to know about their missing ticket.

As more people join in to ask for their share before claiming their prizes, there are struggles and confusion between them.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title='Lucky Draw 777' Konkani film carries social message besides comedy |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1116842 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=www.daijiworld.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Konkani |first=Veez |date=11 Sep 2023 |title=ಲಕ್ಕಿ ಡ್ರಾ 777 - ಏಕ್ ಹಾಸ್ಯ್ ಪಿಂತುರ್, ಪುಣ್ ಆಮ್ಚ್ಯಾ ಸಮಾಜೆಚ್ಯಾ ಸಮಸ್ಯಾಂಚೆರ್ ಆರ್ಸೊ ಧರ್ತಾ |trans-title=Lucky Draw 777- A comedy film, but also a reflection of our society's problems |url=https://issuu.com/austinprabhu/docs/_310 |journal=Veez Global Illustrated Konkani & English Weekly E-Magazine. Published from Chicago, USA |language=Konkani |location=Chicago, USA |publisher=Dr. Austin Prabhu |volume=44 |issue=6 |pages=10–13 |via=ISSUU}}</ref>

The story also depicts how self-centered the human race could be.<ref name=":1" />

== Cast ==
Source:<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" />
* Kelvin Saldanha as Kellam
* Rayan Magneto as Rayan
* Leston Nazareth as Leston Lestu
* Lucy Lobo Aranha Gurpur as Pullubai
* Rishal Permannur as Sharrel
* Joylin D'Souza Niddodi as Joylin
* Aaron Prince as Sam
* Jonisha D'souza as Smitha
* Louis Pinto Kateel as Thomasam
* Dr. Melwyn Pernal as Pascalam
* Preetham Noronha Fajir as Preetham
* Prinson Mathias Kirem as Prinson
* Vinson Mathias Kirem as Vinson
* Preethi Mathias Kirem as Mother
* Alwyn Danthy Pernal as Gurkar Maxi

Along with Sharal D’souza, Alton Samuel Saldanha, Ohana bertilia pereira, Prem Saldanha, Stella Rodrigues.

=== Cameo appearances ===

* Velita Lobo

== Production ==
The Muhurat of the film was held on 10 December 2022 at Our Lady of Remedies Church Kirem,<ref name=":0" /> along with a first schedule of the film which was completed after six days of shooting between 12 and 17 December 2022.{{fact|date=June 2024}}

As the film progressed, the majority of the shooting took place on Sundays and holidays due to the actors' availability. After 15 days of shooting, the filmmakers wrapped up the project. Several patchwork scenes were also reshot over two days on 26 and 28 March 2023.<ref name=":0" />

The movie was shot using a [[Canon EOS 5D Mark IV|Canon 5D Mark IV]], a [[Canon EOS R]] and a Canon M50 Mark II, while drone shots were filmed using a [[DJI Mavic|DJI Mavic Mini 2]].<ref name=":4" />

== Music ==
[[Film score|Background Score]] for the film was composed by debutant Russel Rodrigues.<ref name=":1" />

One instrumental title track is featured in the film.

The [[dubbing]] of the film was done by prominent konkani singer and composer Jaison J Sequeira at his studio Dennana Recording Co. He also served as the script analyst during the pre-production stages. <ref name=":1" />

== Release ==
A houseful crowd attended the movie's premiere at Bharath Cinemas, Mangalore, on Tuesday, 2 September 2023<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-29 |title=ಸಪ್ತೆಂಬರ್ 2 ವೆರ್ ಮಂಗ್ಳುರಾಂತ್ 'ಲಕ್ಕಿ ಡ್ರಾ 777' ಪ್ರೀಮಿಯರ್ |url=https://kittall.in/28651/ |access-date=2023-10-24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2024-02-03 |title=Konkani Comedy Film "Lucky Draw 777" by YouTube Stars Goes Global. – Mangalore Meri Jaan |url=https://mangaloremerijaan.com/konkani-comedy-film-lucky-draw-777-by-youtube-stars-goes-global/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |language=en-US}}</ref>
The Second Show was held on 10 September at Kirem Church Hall with over 600 attendees<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kirem church hall hosts overflowing crowd for 'Lucky Draw 777' film's exclusive screening |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1120012 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=www.daijiworld.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kirem |first=Church |title=Trending Shield Youtube Channel Presents Konkani Movie "LuckyDraw777" 2nd premier Show held |url=https://www.kiremchurch.com/notice-board/news/other-news/532-trending-shield-youtube-channel-presents-konkani-movie-luckydraw777-2nd-premier-show-held |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=www.kiremchurch.com |language=en-gb}}</ref>

The Third Show was held on 15 October 2023 at Our Lady of Fatima Church ground in Pernal which marks films 1000+ footfalls with just 3 screenings<ref>{{Cite web |title=Udupi: Konkani comedy 'Lucky Draw 777' delights crowd at Pernal's Our Lady of Fatima Church ground |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1131977 |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=www.daijiworld.com |language=en}}</ref>

The film had its first international debut on 28 January 2024 at Central Parkway Cinemas, [[Mississauga]], [[Canada]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Theatres |first=AMC |title=Lucky Draw 777 |url=https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/lucky-draw-777-75780}}</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />

== Public Screenings ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+[[Public and private screening|Public Screenings]]
!Show No.
!Date
!Place
![[Audience]] (~)
!Notes
|-
| colspan="5" |{{Center|1='''2023'''}}
|-
|1
|2 Sep 2023
|''Bharath Cinemas, [[Bejai]], [[Mangalore]]''
|287
|Premiere Show
|-
|2
|10 Sep 2023
|''Kirem Church Hall, Damaskatte''
|600
|
|-
|3
|15 Oct 2023
|''Our Lady of Fatima Church Ground, Pernal''
|400
|
|-
|4
| rowspan="2" |29 Oct 2023
|''[[Miyar]] Multi Purpose Church Hall''
|450
|
|-
|5
|''Saint Teresa Church Ground, Paldane''
|600
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=ICYM |first=Mangalore |date=2023-10-30 |title=ICYM Paldane held a Movie Night ‘Lucky Draw 777’ |url=https://www.icymmangalore.com/news/10-deanery-parish-news/69-city-deanery/285-parish-news2/333-paldane/3613-icym-paldane-held-a-movie-night-lucky-draw-777 |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=ICYM Mangalore |language=en-gb}}</ref>
|-
|6
|4 Nov 2023
|''Holy Angels School, [[Shirthady]]''
|200
|
|-
|7
|11 Nov 2023
|''Mother of Sorrows Church Hall, [[Udupi]]''
|200
|
|-
|8
|12 Nov 2023
|''St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, [[Mudarangadi]]''
|350
|
|-
|9
|18 Nov 2023
|''St. Francis Xavier Church, [[Bejai]] (Lourdes Ground)''
|400
|
|-
|10
|26 Nov 2023
|''Our Lady of Fatima Church Hall, [[Mundkur]]''
|100
|
|-
|11
|2 Dec 2023
|''[[Kinnigoli]] Church Hall''
|600
|
|-
|12
|3 Dec 2023
|''Holy Cross Church Hall, Manjottie''
|175
|
|-
|13
|9 Dec 2023
|''Pakala Hall, [[Manjarapalke]] (Bola )''
|300
|
|-
|14
|20 Dec 2023
|''Infant Jesus Church Grounds, Pilar''
|200
|
|-
| colspan="5" |{{Center|1='''2024'''}}
|-
|15
|21 Jan 2024
|''Holy Family Church Grounds, [[Omzoor]]''
|400
|
|-
|16
|26 Jan 2024
|''St Sebastian Church, [[Permannur]]''
|800
|
|-
|17
|28 Jan 2024
|''Central Parkway Cinema, [[Mississauga]], [[Canada]]''
|100
|1st International show<ref>{{Cite web |title=Konkani movie 'Lucky Draw 777' screened in Toronto by Induge Eventz, Canaraworld Foundation Inc |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1163026 |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=www.daijiworld.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Canara |first=World |title=Screening of Konkani movie Lucky Draw 777 in Toronto by Induge Eventz & Canaraworld Foundation Inc. |url=https://www.canaraworld.com/news-events/canara-world-events/195 |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=Canara World |language=en-gb}}</ref>
|-
|18
|10 Feb 2024
|''Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, [[Kanajaru|Kanajar]]''
|400
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-14 |title=Lucky Draw 777 Konkani Movie – Lourdes Church Kanajar |url=https://lourdeschurchkanajar.com/lucky-draw-777-konkani-movie/ |access-date=2024-02-18 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|19
|12 Feb 2024
|''Holy Cross Church Grounds, Taccode''
|400
|
|-
|20
|27 Jan 2024
|''"ALMIGHTY" Residence, [[Surathkal]], Kana''
|70
|
|-
|21
| rowspan="2" |31 Mar 2024
|''Infant Jesus Church Grounds, Vamadapadav''
|400
|
|-
|22
|''Europe Premiere at [[Luxembourg]]''
|15
|Special Community Show
|-
|23
|6 Apr 2024
|''Our Lady of Health Church Grounds, [[Shirva, India|Shirva]]''
|700
|
|-
|24
|20 Apr 2024
|''St. Ignatius Loyola Church Hall, Paladka''
|100
|
|-
|25
|27 June 2024
|''Mount Rosary Ashram, Alangar, [[Moodabidri|Moodbidri]]''
|100
|25th Show
|-
|26
|22 Aug 2024
|''Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikkernakatta, Mangalore''
|150
|
|-
|27
|08 Sept 2024
|''St. Vincent De Paul Church, [[Katapady]]''
|400
|
|-
|28
|12 Sept 2024
|''Bharath Cinemas, [[Bejai]], [[Mangalore]]''
|80
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Release |first=Media |date=2024-08-09 |title=Konkani Film Festival ‘Film Sobhann’ from August 23rd |url=https://www.mangalorean.com/konkani-film-festival-film-sobhann-from-august-23rd/ |access-date=2024-08-23 |website=Mangalorean.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|29
|15 Sept 2024
|''The Holy Cross Church Hall, Cordel, [[Kulshekar]]''
|1200
|
|-
|30
|27 Sept 2024
|''[[St. Aloysius, Mangalore|St Aloysius University]], [[Mangalore]]''
|150
|Special Show organised by Konkani Sangha
|-
|31
|29 Sept 2024
|''St. Paul's Church Hall, Balkunje''
|300
|
|-
|32
|06 Oct 2024
|''Our Lady Of Pompei Church, [[Kaikamba]]''
|500
|
|-
|33
|20 Oct 2024
|''Mai de deus Church, [[Puttur, Karnataka|Puttur]]''
|400
|
|-
|34
|10 Nov 2024
|''Holy saviour church hall, Agrar''
|350
|
|-
|35
|20 Nov 2024
|''Saint Philip Neri Church, [[Basrur]]''
|1100
|
|-
|36
|31 Dec 2024
|''St. Thomas Orthodox Syrian Church, Sastan''
|300
|
|-
| colspan="5" |{{Center|1='''2025'''}}
|-
|37
|25 Jan 2025
|''St. Francis Xavier's Church, Saverapura''
|100
|
|-
|38
|01 Feb 2025
|''St. Francis Xavier's Church, Ferar''
|350
|
|-
|39
|02 Feb 2025
|''St. John the Baptist Church, [[Permude]]''
|300
|
|-
|40
|08 Feb 2025
|''Christ the King Church, [[Venur|Venoor]]''
|250
|
|-
|41
|09 Feb 2025
|''Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Gantalkatte''
|225
|
|-
|42
|15 Feb 2025
|''Holy Rosary Church, Alangar''
|400
|
|-
|43
|16 Feb 2025
|''Holy Spirit Church, [[Sampige]]''
|175
|
|-
|44
|22 Feb 2025
|''Sacred Heart Church, [[Surathkal]]''
|200
|
|-
|45
|23 Feb 2025
|''St. Joseph Church, [[Bajpe]]''
|650
|
|-
|46
|26 Feb 2025
|''Holy Cross Church, Pamboor''
|550
|
|-
|47
| rowspan="2" |01 Mar 2025
|''Saldanha Residence Hall, [[Kateel]]''
|150
|
|-
|48
|''[[Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Madanthyar|Church Of Sacred Heart Of Jesus]], [[Madanthyar]]''
|450
|
|-
|49
| rowspan="2" |02 Mar 2025
|''Sacred Heart Of Jesus Church, [[Shamboor]]''
|300
|
|-
|50
|''[[St. Antony Church, Naravi|St. Antony Church]], [[Naravi]]''
|300
|Half Century
|-
|51
| rowspan="3" |20 Apr 2025
|''St Roque Church, Neerude''
|400
|
|-
|52
|''St. John the Evangelist Church, Pangla''
|600
|
|-
|53
|''Infant Mary Church, [[Katipalla]]''
|300
|
|-
|54
|26 Apr 2025
|''Our Lady Of Vailankanni Church, Farla''
|300
|
|-
|55
|04 May 2025
|''[[St. Joseph Church, Belman]]''
|300
|
|-
! colspan="3" |Total Footfalls
! style="background:#00FF00" |19,577
!
|}

== Reception ==
Roshu Bajpe of ''Kittal'' Konkani [[Magazine]] and Website wrote "Lucky Draw 777 is the movie that won't disappoint the Audience". He praised the courage and efforts by Rayan Magneto in taking the first steps towards fulfilling his movie dream. He commended the acting performances by the lead casts, especially by Carmine sequeira who managed to grab the audience by her small but impactful role<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-04 |title=ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕಾಂಕ್ ಮೋಸ್ ಕರಿನಾ ತಸಲೆಂ ಫಿಲ್ಮ್ 'ಲಕ್ಕಿ ಡ್ರಾ 777' |url=https://kittall.in/28828/ |access-date=2023-10-24 |language=en-US}}</ref>

Hemacharya of ''[[Daijiworld Media|Daijiworld]]'' stated that the film reminded him of a ‘[[Treasure Island]]’ the classic novel, by [[Robert Louis Stevenson]]. He applauded the strength and courage of a new comer's initiative against all odds and challenges. He commended the social message revolved around the story besides comedy and the way the surroundings of his native are shown in the film.<ref name=":1" />

== Sequel ==

=== ''Fondacho Misther'' ===
Main article:

Fondacho Misther is a standalone sequel to the 2023 Konkani comedy film Lucky Draw 777. While featuring a refreshed cast and unexpected role reversals, the film also sees the return of a few fan-favorite actors from the original reprising their roles. The story centers around a curious incident that unfolds in a quiet village, leading to a series of comedic and dramatic events.

Plans for a sequel began soon after Lucky Draw 777 received positive responses during its public screenings, with audiences expressing strong interest in a continuation. Rayan Magneto, who served as the writer, director, and editor of the first film, returned to helm the project once again. Originally slated for a late 2024 release, the film was postponed due to production and budgetary delays, and then released on April 25, 2025 across Mangalore and Udupi.

== See also ==
* [[Konkani cinema ]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=29607530}}

[[Category:Konkani-language films]]
[[Category:2023 comedy films]]
[[Category:2023 Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian comedy films]]

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