| Director: | Rayan Magneto |
| Producer: | Rayan Magneto |
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| Cinematography: |
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| Editing: | Rayan Magneto |
| Music: | Russel Rodrigues |
| Runtime: | 105 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Konkani |
| Budget: | ₹5L |
Lucky Draw is a 2023 Indian Konkani-language comedy film written, edited, directed and 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 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.[1] [2]
This is the debut film by Rayan Magneto[3] after creating many youtube comedy sketches under channel name Trending Shield TV along with friends Joel Rodrigues and Kelvin Saldanha.
Three friends start a hunt for a ‘Lucky Draw 777’ ticket, which they jointly bought for a meagre amount of Rs 30 from an 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.[4] [5]
The story also depicts how self-centered the human race could be.
Along with Sharal D’souza, Alton Samuel Saldanha, Ohana bertilia pereira, Prem Saldanha, Stella Rodrigues.
The Muhurat of the film was held on 10 December 2022 at Our Lady of Remedies Church Kirem, along with a first schedule of the film which was completed after six days of shooting between 12 and 17 December 2022.
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.
The movie was shot using a Canon 5D Mark IV, a Canon EOS R and a Canon M50 Mark II, while drone shots were filmed using a DJI Mavic Mini 2.
Background Score for the film was composed by debutant Russel Rodrigues.
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.
A houseful crowd attended the movie's premiere at Bharath Cinemas, Mangalore, on Tuesday, 2 September 2023[6] [7] The Second Show was held on 10 September at Kirem Church Hall with over 600 attendees[8] [9]
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[10]
The film had its first international debut on 28 January 2024 at Central Parkway Cinemas, Mississauga, Canada.[11]
| 2023 | |||||
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| 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 | 29 Oct 2023 | Miyar Multi Purpose Church Hall | 450 | ||
| 5 | 29 Oct 2023 | Saint Teresa Church Ground, Paldane | 600 | [12] | |
| 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 | ||
| 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[13] [14] | |
| 18 | 10 Feb 2024 | Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Kanajar | 400 | [15] | |
| 19 | 12 Feb 2024 | Holy Cross Church Grounds, Taccode | 400 | ||
| 20 | 27 Jan 2024 | "ALMIGHTY" Residence, Surathkal, Kana | 70 | ||
| 21 | 31 Mar 2024 | Infant Jesus Church Grounds, Vamadapadav | 400 | ||
| 22 | 31 Mar 2024 | Europe Premiere at Luxembourg | 15 | Special Community Show | |
| 23 | 6 Apr 2024 | Our Lady of Health Church Grounds, Shirva | 700 | ||
| 24 | 20 Apr 2024 | St. Ignatius Loyola Church Hall, Paladka | 100 | ||
| 25 | 27 June 2024 | Mount Rosary Ashram, Alangar, Moodbidri | 100 | 25th Show | |
| 26 | 22 Aug 2024 | Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikkernakatta, Mangalore | |||
| 27 | 08 Sept 2024 | St. Vincent De Paul Church, Katapady | |||
| 28 | 12 Sept 2024 | Bharath Cinemas, Bejai, Mangalore | |||
| 29 | TBD | Our Lady Of Pompei Church, Kaikamba | |||
| 30 | 20 Oct 2024 | Mai de deus Church, Puttur | |||
| Total Footfalls | 8347 | ||||
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[16]
Hemacharya of 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.