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| Directed by | Uday Mahesh
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| Produced by | Template:Ubl |
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| Cinematography | U. K. Senthil Kumar |
| Edited by | Lawrence Kishore |
| Music by | Songs: Hesham Abdul Wahab Score: Navneeth Sundar
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Lucky the Superstar is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language children's comedy drama film written and directed by Uday Mahesh.[1] The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, Anaswara Rajan, and Meghna Sumesh in lead roles alongside a Labrador Retriever. Produced by Kavithalayaa Productions, the film premiered directly on JioHotstar on 20 February 2026 and received mixed reviews from critics.[2]
Plot
Template:Expand section The story revolves around a lost and exceptionally gifted puppy named Lucky, who moves from one place to another, innocently transforming the lives of those she encounters. As the puppy brings emotional healing to a troubled child and mends a fractured family, her presence eventually draws the attention of powerful political forces, leading to humorous chaos and unexpected turmoil. Lakshman eventually embarks on a mission to reunite with the dog after realizing the profound impact Lucky had on his life.[3]
Cast
Production
The film marks the return of actor-director Uday Mahesh to filmmaking after a gap of nearly two decades, his last directorial ventures being Naalai (2006) and Chakara Viyugam (2008) and he was also working as screenwriter for Abhiyum Anuvum (2018).[4] Mahesh conceptualized Lucky The Superstar as a family entertainer with universal appeal.[5][6]
Music
The film score was composed by Navneeth Sundar while the songs of this film were written by Arunraja Kamaraj, Umadevi and Parvathy Meera and composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab.
| Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Niraa Maya | Umadevi | Haricharan |
| Happy Lucky Day Chellam | Arunraja Kamaraj | Gana Bala |
| Eppadi | Parvathy Meera | Hesham Abdul Wahab, Shwetha Mohan |
Release
Lucky The Superstar is part of JioHotstar's 2026 "South Unbound" content slate.[5][7] The film was dubbed and released in Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bengali.[8]
Reception
Anusha Sundar of OTTPlay gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "Lucky The Superstar is a light-hearted film which wants to take big steps. But its little feet and big ambitions do not go together. A film that has heart in the right place, but takes the wrong leap of faith".[9] Akshay Kumar of Cinema Express gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "Lucky doesn't go all in on its wackiness. With the writing trying to build a house with bricks, a few walls end up being built with cards, and the film ends up as a mildly engaging watch, when it could have been much more".[10]
References
- ↑ Lucky The Superstar OTT release date announced: When and where to watch GV Prakash, Anaswara Rajan's Tamil movie online. The Economic Times(3 February 2026). Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ G V Prakash, Anaswara Rajan-starrer 'Lucky' to release on OTT on February 20. The Times of India(3 February 2026). Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ GV Prakash's 'Lucky The Superstar' to release 20 Feb in OTT. News Today(3 February 2026). Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ Lucky The Superstar director Uday Mahesh: Acting made me lazy. The New Indian Express(19 February 2026). Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Lucky Trailer: GV Prakash is on a mission to unite a charming dog and its companion. Cinema Express(7 February 2026). Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ Latest OTT releases (Feb 19-Feb 22): Chatha Pacha to Lucky: The Superstar. Zee News(19 February 2026). Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ G V Prakash, Anaswara Rajan-starrer 'Lucky' to release on OTT on February 20. IANSLive(3 February 2026). Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedottplay - ↑ Lucky The Superstar movie review: A tail-wagging idea that never fully fetches. OTTPlay(20 February 2026). Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ↑ Lucky The Superstar Movie Review: Conveniences undercut cheer in this canine fantasy. Cinema Express(20 February 2026). Retrieved 23 February 2026.