Sankranthiki Vasthunam (transl. We are coming on this Sankranthi) is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Anil Ravipudi and produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations. It stars Venkatesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Aishwarya Rajesh alongside Sarvadaman D. Banerjee, Srinivasa Reddy, P. Sai Kumar, Upendra Limaye, Naresh, VTV Ganesh and Srinivas Avasarala.

The film features music composed by Bheems Ceciroleo, with cinematography by Sameer Reddy. Principal photography took place in Rajahmundry, Hyderabad, Kasaragod, Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Rishikesh.

Sankranthiki Vasthunam was released on 14 January 2025, coinciding with the Sankranthi festival and it received positive reviews from critics. The film grossed ₹300 crore worldwide and emerged as the highest-grossing Telugu and Indian film of the year.[2][3]

Plot

Former DCP Yadagari Damodara Raju, known as Y. D. Raju, is approached by his ex-girlfriend, ACP Meenakshi IPS, to locate Satya Akella, the CEO of a multinational company who has been kidnapped from the farmhouse of the ruling party's president. Accepting the mission on the request of Chief Minister Kesava, Raju sets out with Meenakshi to rescue Satya. However, complications arise when his wife, Bhagyalakshmi "Bhagyam," insists on accompanying them, suspecting that Raju may rekindle his past relationship with Meenakshi. This leads to a series of comedic and action-packed events as they navigate the mission.

Cast

Production

Anil Ravipudi's third collaboration with Venkatesh after F2: Fun and Frustration (2019) and F3: Fun and Frustration (2022) was announced in July 2024.[4] The film was produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations who also produced their earlier collaborations. Meenakshi Chaudhary and Aishwarya Rajesh were cast as the female leads.[5] The title was announced as Sankrantiki Vasthunam in November 2024.[6]

Principal photography began on 11 July 2024.[7] Filming took place in Rajahmundry, Tiruchirapalli, Hyderabad, Kasaragod, Bhubaneshwar, Dehradun, Mussoorie and Rishikesh. The climax of the movie was shot in Kadapa. [8]

Music

Main article: Sankranthiki Vasthunam (soundtrack)

The soundtrack album was released on 14 January 2025 after the film's release.[9]

Release

Theatrical

Sankranthiki Vasthunam was released in theatres on 14 January 2025, coinciding with Sankranthi.[10]

Distribution

The overseas rights were acquired by Phars Film Co, while Shloka Entertainments bought the distribution rights for North America.[11][12] The United Kingdom theatrical rights were sold to Dreamz Entertainment.[13] The distribution rights in Australia and New Zealand were acquired by Hamsini Entertainment and Tolly Movies International.[14]

Home media

The satellite and digital rights of the film were acquired by Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5 and Zee Telugu.[15][16]The film was telecast through Zee Telugu before OTT.[17]

Reception

Critical response

Avad Mohammad of OTTplay gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is a perfect festival watch packed with loads of entertainment. Venkatesh leads from the front, delivering a hilarious performance. While the predictable storyline may not appeal to everyone, the family audience is sure to enjoy the film."[18] T. Maruthi Acharya of India Today gave 3/5 stars and wrote "With its mix of engaging comedy and uneven storytelling, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is a decent outing for families seeking light-hearted entertainment."[19] B.H. Harish of Cinema Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "But then again, it depends on you if you want to judge this film from that lens. For everyone else who merely wants to have a few hearty laughs, Sankranthiki Vasthunam offers them in plenty."[20] Sashidhar Adivi of Times Now gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam will often make you laugh, especially if you are a fan of out-and-out slapstick comedies. A focused script, tighter editing and impressive cinematography would have elevated the film a few notches. The muddled-up storyline and how the events pan out leave much to be desired."[21]

Sequel

After the success of Sankranthiki Vasthunam, Ravipudi planned a sequel named Malli Sankranthiki Vasthunam. The film will be released on January 2027, coinciding Sankranthi.[22]

References

  1. ^ "CBFC | Search Film". Central Board of Film Certification. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b Dixit, Mohit (4 February 2025). "Box Office: After theatrical blockbuster Sankranthiki Vasthunam, Venkatesh shifts focus to OTT release of Rana Naidu 2". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam sequel announced. When will the superhit Telegu movie be released?". The Economic Times. 1 February 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  4. ^ "SVC 58 : వైరటీ పోస్టర్ తో వెంకటేష్, అనిల్ రావిపూడి చిత్రం అనౌన్స్మెంట్." NTV Telugu. 1 July 2024. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  5. ^ "SVC 58: Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi's third collaboration goes on floors". Desimartini. 11 July 2024. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Venkatesh Daggubati's VenkyAnil3 is now titled Sankranthiki Vasthunam: First-look poster OUT!". Desimartini. 1 November 2024.
  7. ^ "VenkyAnil3 SHOOT BEGINS: వెంకటేష్, అనిల్ రావిపూడిల సినిమా షూటింగ్ ప్రారంభం - టాలీవుడ్‌లోకి 'యానిమల్' నటుడు ఎంట్రీ, ఇదిగో మేకింగ్ వీడియో". ABP Live Telugu. 11 July 2024.
  8. ^ "'Sankranthiki Vasthunnam' is filming a song in Dehradun". Telugu Cinema. 25 November 2024. Archived from the original on 25 November 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  9. ^ "Celebrate this Sankranti with high-energy beats and vibrant vibes! 💃🎉 Sankranthiki Vasthunam full album is out now". 14 January 2025 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam's release date announced". Telugu Cinema. 20 November 2024.
  11. ^ "#SankranthikiVasthunam US Bookings opened now!". 5 January 2025 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ "Delivering the ULTIMATEFESTIVE ENTERTAINER #సంక్రాంతికివస్తున్నాం for audiences of all ages this SANKRANTHI!🤩#SankranthikiVasthunam North America Release by @ShlokaEnts💥". 8 December 2024 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "#SankranthiSandadiShuru in 5 DAYS 😍 UK Premieres on jan 13 😍 ❤️ UK RELEASE BY @TeamDreamZE". 9 January 2025 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ "#SankranthikiVasthunam Australia 🇦🇺 & New Zealand 🇳🇿 Release by @tolly_movies & @Hamsinien💥". 28 December 2024 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ "#SankranthikiVasthunam satellite rights acquired by #ZeeTelugu". 10 January 2025 – via Twitter.
  16. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunam locks OTT platform: Where to watch the Venkatesh starrer". OTTplay. 13 January 2025.
  17. ^ "Venkatesh starrer 'Sankranthiki Vasthunnam' to premiere on TV before OTT? Here's what we know". The Times of India. 11 February 2024.
  18. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam Review: A paisa vasool family drama that entertains thoroughly". OTTplay. 14 January 2025.
  19. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam review: Venkatesh, Ravipudi deliver a generic but fun film". India Today. 14 January 2025.
  20. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunam Movie Review: An almost overwhelming, roller-coaster of a feast!". Cinema Express. 14 January 2025.
  21. ^ "Sankranthiki Vasthunam Movie Review: Venkatesh, Anil Ravipudi's Film Is Intermittently Funny". Times Now. 14 January 2025.
  22. ^ "Anil Ravipudi hints at Sankranthiki Vasthunam's sequel; reveals title". Cinema Express. 19 January 2025.
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