Sankranthiki Vasthunam

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About the movie :

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Sankranthiki Vasthunam Movie Cast and Crew :

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Sankranthiki Vasthunam Budget & Box Office Details :

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Sankranthiki Vasthunam Review :

A festive Sankranti action-comedy featuring Venkatesh, Aishwarya Rajesh; praised for mass appeal and became the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025.

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Sankranthiki Vasthunam Awards & Nominations :

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Sankranthiki Vasthunam OTT Details :

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Lesser known facts :

Rapid Production Timeline:

The film was made in just 72 working days, an impressive feat for a major commercial release, contributing to its cost efficiency and massive profitability, with a landing cost of ₹50 crores and profits exceeding ₹100 crores in two weeks.
Third Collaboration with a Unique Blend: This marks the third collaboration between director Anil Ravipudi and actor Venkatesh Daggubati, following F2: Fun and Frustration (2019) and F3: Fun and Frustration (2022). Ravipudi blended the mass-appeal humor of legendary director EVV Satyanarayana and the subtle situational comedy of Jandhyala, creating a distinctive family-friendly comedic style.

 

Child Actor Controversy:

The character Bulli Raju, played by child actor Revanth, stirred some debate due to his use of expletives, which were partially masked by the background score. This was justified in the narrative as a reflection of a young mind corrupted by excessive exposure to digital platforms, adding a satirical take on modern OTT culture.

 

Nostalgic Reference:

The film includes a nod to Venkatesh’s earlier movie Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu (1996), reviving the classic Telugu cinema trope of a male protagonist navigating dynamics between his wife and former lover, tailored for comedic effect.

 

Innovative Double Climax:

The movie features an unexpected double climax, which was praised for its freshness and sharp editing, setting it apart from typical Telugu commercial films.

 

Quirky Sound Design:

The background score by Bheems Ceciroleo incorporates a distinctive frog sound in key moments, adding a playful and memorable element to the film’s comedic sequences.

 

Filming Locations:

While the film is set primarily in the Godavari district to capture the Sankranti festival’s rural vibrancy, principal photography spanned diverse locations like Rajahmundry, Hyderabad, Kasaragod, Tiruchirapalli, Koraput, Kadapa, Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Rishikesh, showcasing a wide range of Indian backdrops.

 

OTT Release Delay:

Due to its massive theatrical success, grossing over ₹150 crore in India and ₹200 crore globally, the film’s OTT release, initially planned for February 2025 on Zee5, was delayed to maximize its box office run, a strategic move uncommon for Telugu films aiming for early digital premieres.

 

Record-Breaking Streaming Debut:

Upon its eventual release on Zee5, Sankranthiki Vasthunam became the biggest opening film ever on ZEE5Telugu, shattering previous records within just six hours of its digital premiere.

 

Criticism of Underutilized Cast:

Despite its success, some critics noted that the film underutilized its talented supporting cast, including actors like Naresh (who played the Chief Minister) and Srinivas Avasarala (kidnapped CEO Satya Akella), due to limited screen time and generic writing for their roles.

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