Sankranthiki Vasthunam

Satya Akella, a renowned businessman, comes to India for a business vacation on the CM Keshava’s invitation. Upon the party president's suggestion, he comes to eat in a farmhouse but gets kidnapped by Biju Pandey’s gang, in order to use him as a hostage to get his brother Papa pandey released. However the jailer George Antony refuses to release Papa Pandey without official statement from the government (which Keshava is not willing to do as Akella’s kidnap will jeopardize his position). Meenakshi, a police officer investigates, and takes help from her ex YD Raju a former encounter specialist. However Raju is married to Bhagyam and has 4 children, and has never told Bhagyam about his ex.

Meenakshi comes to Raju and asks him to come help, but Bhagyam is worried that their relationship might rekindle and demands to join the operation as well, along with her son father and their household worker. Left with no choice the CM allows it. The group sneak into the jail where Papa Pandey is arrested and arrange for a fight so that Pandey gets injured and needs hospitalization. They trick George Antony and his subordinate Manikya Rao in order to take Papa with them, and escape. Unfortunately on the way Papa Pandey gets pushed off a cliff by Bhagyam when she tries to get him to eat her food. Papa Pandey barely survives, however he gets hit by a bus, killing him. Left with no choice Raju tricks Biju Pandey by changing Papa Pandey’s clothes and using strings to make him act like a puppet. Bhagyam and Meenakshi keep fighting between themselves while Raju and the remaining group struggle to keep peace.

Finally at a shootout between Pandey’s gang and their rival, Biju Pandey finds out that his brother Papa Pandey is dead but the group escapes with Akella. However they track them down where Raju expresses his frustration with both Bhagyam and Meenakshi and takes down the entire gang and kills Biju. At the end however Raju takes Akella with him instead of returning him to the CM and tells the CM that Raju’s teacher was humiliated and accused of a crime by an MLA (who happened to be Keshava’s uncle), and demands that an apology be given, or news of Akella’s kidnapping would be leaked.

Raju’s teacher is exonerated, and Akella returns to the US. Raju and Bhagyam return home but to their shock Meenakshi is transferred to their village and is now their new neighbor, setting the scene for further trouble for Raju between his wife and his ex.

{{cast listing|

• Venkatesh as ex-DCP Yadagiri Damodara Sinaraju IPS "Raju" alias YD Raju / Yama Dharma Raju
• Karthikeya Dev as young YD Raju
• Aishwarya Rajesh as Bhagyalakshmi "Bhagyam" Sinaraju, Raju's wife
• Meenakshi Chaudhary as ACP C. Meenakshi IPS "Meenu", Raju's ex-girlfriend
• P. Sai Kumar as Constable P. Manikya Rao
• Naresh as Kesava, Ganesh's younger Brother and CM of Andhra Pradesh
• VTV Ganesh as T. V. Ganesh, Kesava's elder brother, Party President
• Sarvadaman D. Banerjee as Schoolmaster Yadagiri
• Upendra Limaye as Jailer George Antony
• Srinivas Avasarala in a dual role as Satya Akella and Prem
• Bheemala Revanth Pavan Sai Subhash as Bulli Raju, Raju and Bhagyam's son
• Muralidhar Goud as Bhagyam's father
• Srikanth Iyengar as Rajahmundry MLA
• Vadlamani Srinivas as IG Srinivasa Rao
• Srinivasa Reddy as Sreenu, Kesava's family doctor
• Babloo Prithiveeraj as Pankaj Pandey
• Rajitha as Bhagyam’s mother
• Anand Ramaraju as Bhagyam’s brother-in-law
• Chitti Babu
• Pammi Sai as Raju and Bhagyam’s house-worker
• Goparaju Vijay
• Pradeep Kabra as Papa Pandey
• Mahesh Balaraj as Bijju Pandey, Nayak’s rival
• Nani Simha
• Anantha Sriram as Prem Pandey
• Satya Prakash as Billu Nayak
• Amit Tiwari as Chota Nayak, Billu’s brother
• Anand Raj as MLA
• Bheems Ceciroleo in an cameo appearance as DJ in "Blockbuster Pongal"
• Anil Ravipudi as Raju’s neighbour in a cameo appearance

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Anil Ravipudi's third collaboration with Venkatesh after F2: Fun and Frustration (2019) and F3: Fun and Frustration (2022) was announced in July 2024.{{Cite web |date=1 July 2024 |title=SVC 58 : వైరటీ పోస్టర్ తో వెంకటేష్, అనిల్ రావిపూడి చిత్రం అనౌన్స్మెంట్.. |url=https://www.ntvtelugu.com/news/from-svc-58-movie-a-special-poster-has-released-by-movie-team-627368.html/amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240701154448/https://ntvtelugu.com/news/from-svc-58-movie-a-special-poster-has-released-by-movie-team-627368.html/amp |archive-date=1 July 2024 |access-date=17 December 2024 |website=NTV Telugu}} 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.{{Cite web |date=11 July 2024 |title=SVC 58: Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi's third collaboration goes on floors |url=https://www.desimartini.com/movies/trending/svc-58-venkatesh-and-anil-ravipudis-third-collaboration-goes-on-floors-watch/3b32020c23384/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716070041/https://www.desimartini.com/movies/amp/trending/svc-58-venkatesh-and-anil-ravipudis-third-collaboration-goes-on-floors-watch/3b32020c23384/ |archive-date=16 July 2024 |access-date=4 November 2024 |website=Desimartini}} The title was announced as Sankrantiki Vasthunam in November 2024.{{Cite web |date=1 November 2024 |title=Venkatesh Daggubati's VenkyAnil3 is now titled Sankranthiki Vasthunam: First-look poster OUT! |url=https://www.desimartini.com/movies/trending/venkatesh-daggubatis-venkyanil3-is-now-titled-sankranthiki-vasthunam-first-look-poster-out/903186b2fb695/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201194310/https://www.desimartini.com/movies/trending/venkatesh-daggubatis-venkyanil3-is-now-titled-sankranthiki-vasthunam-first-look-poster-out/903186b2fb695/ |archive-date=1 December 2024 |website=Desimartini}}

Principal photography began on 11 July 2024.{{Cite web |date=11 July 2024 |title=VenkyAnil3 SHOOT BEGINS: వెంకటేష్, అనిల్ రావిపూడిల సినిమా షూటింగ్ ప్రారంభం - టాలీవుడ్‌లోకి 'యానిమల్' నటుడు ఎంట్రీ, ఇదిగో మేకింగ్ వీడియో |url=https://telugu.abplive.com/entertainment/cinema/venkatesh-and-anil-ravipudi-s-venky-anil-3-movie-shoot-begins-and-filming-key-sequences-with-some-of-the-main-cast-171040/amp |website=ABP Live Telugu}} Filming took place in Rajahmundry, Tiruchirapalli, Hyderabad, Kasaragod, Koraput, Dehradun, Mussoorie and Rishikesh. The climax of the movie was shot in Kadapa. {{Cite web |date=25 November 2024 |title='Sankranthiki Vasthunnam' is filming a song in Dehradun |url=https://telugucinema.com/news/sankranthiki-vasthunnam-is-filming-a-song-in-dehradun |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125101951/https://telugucinema.com/news/sankranthiki-vasthunnam-is-filming-a-song-in-dehradun |archive-date=25 November 2024 |access-date=17 December 2024 |website=Telugucinema.com}}

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The soundtrack album was released on 14 January 2025 after the film's release.{{Cite web |date=14 January 2025 |title=Celebrate this Sankranti with high-energy beats and vibrant vibes! 💃🎉 Sankranthiki Vasthunam full album is out now |url=https://x.com/tseriessouth/status/1879161285872664890 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |via=Twitter}}

Sankranthiki Vasthunam was released in theatres on 14 January 2025, coinciding with Sankranthi.{{Cite web |date=20 November 2024 |title=Sankranthiki Vasthunnam's release date announced |url=https://www.telugucinema.com/news/sankranthiki-vasthunnams-release-date-announced%3famp |website=Telugucinema.com}}

===Distribution===

The overseas rights were acquired by Phars Film Co, while Shloka Entertainments bought the distribution rights for North America.{{Cite web |date=5 January 2025 |title=#SankranthikiVasthunam US Bookings opened now! |url=https://x.com/TeluguChitraalu/status/1875937540139819404 |via=Twitter}}{{Cite web |date=8 December 2024 |title=Delivering the ULTIMATEFESTIVE ENTERTAINER #సంక్రాంతికివస్తున్నాం for audiences of all ages this SANKRANTHI!🤩#SankranthikiVasthunam North America Release by @ShlokaEnts💥 |url=https://x.com/ShlokaEnts/status/1865753247232733211 |via=Twitter}} The United Kingdom theatrical rights were sold to Dreamz Entertainment.{{Cite web |date=9 January 2025 |title=#SankranthiSandadiShuru in 5 DAYS 😍 UK Premieres on jan 13 😍 ❤️ UK RELEASE BY @TeamDreamZE |url=https://x.com/TeamDreamZE/status/1877384921351623082 |via=Twitter}} The distribution rights in Australia and New Zealand were acquired by Hamsini Entertainment and Tolly Movies International.{{Cite web |date=28 December 2024 |title=#SankranthikiVasthunam Australia 🇦🇺 & New Zealand 🇳🇿 Release by @tolly_movies & @Hamsinien💥 |url=https://x.com/tolly_movies/status/1872983926303547462 |via=Twitter}}

The satellite and digital rights of the film were acquired by Zee Telugu and ZEE5, respectively.{{Cite web |date=10 January 2025 |title=#SankranthikiVasthunam satellite rights acquired by #ZeeTelugu |url=https://x.com/telugutvupdts/status/1877716283988537671 |via=Twitter}}{{Cite web |date=13 January 2025 |title=Sankranthiki Vasthunam locks OTT platform: Where to watch the Venkatesh starrer |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/sankranthiki-vasthunnam-locks-ott-platform-where-to-watch-the-venkatesh-starrer/ffcce3e8c9484 |website=OTTplay}} ZEE5 acquired films digital streaming rights sold for ₹30 crore. The film was telecast on Zee Telugu before its OTT release on 1 March 2025.{{Cite web |date=11 February 2024 |title=Venkatesh starrer 'Sankranthiki Vasthunnam' to premiere on TV before OTT? Here's what we know |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/venkatesh-starrer-sankranthiki-vasthunnam-to-premiere-on-tv-before-ott-heres-what-we-know/articleshow/118135777.cms |website=The Times of India}} It began streaming on ZEE5 from 1 March 2025.{{Cite web |title=Sankranthiki Vasthunam OTT release date: Venkatesh Daggubati's hit available for streaming; when and where to watch ? |url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/sankranthiki-vasthunam-ott-release-date-venkatesh-daggubatis-telugu-hit-streaming-when-where-to-watch-zee5-march-1-11740720702108.html |website=mint}}

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."{{Cite web |date=14 January 2025 |title=Sankranthiki Vasthunnam Review: A paisa vasool family drama that entertains thoroughly |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/sankranthiki-vasthunnam-review-a-paisa-vasool-family-drama-that-entertains-thoroughly/704e3cd759913 |website=OTTplay}} 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."{{Cite web |date=14 January 2025 |title=Sankranthiki Vasthunnam review: Venkatesh, Ravipudi deliver a generic but fun film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/sankranthiki-vasthunnam-review-venkatesh-ravipudi-deliver-a-generic-but-fun-film-2664483-2025-01-14 |website=India Today}} 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."{{Cite web |date=14 January 2025 |title=Sankranthiki Vasthunam Movie Review: An almost overwhelming, roller-coaster of a feast! |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2025/Jan/14/sankranthiki-vasthunam-movie-review-an-almost-overwhelming-roller-coaster-of-a-feast |website=Cinema Express}} 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."{{Cite web |date=14 January 2025 |title=Sankranthiki Vasthunam Movie Review: Venkatesh, Anil Ravipudi's Film Is Intermittently Funny |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/telugu/sankranthiki-vasthunam-movie-review-venkatesh-anil-ravipudis-film-is-intermittently-funny-review-117224682/amp |website=Times Now}}

After the success of Sankranthiki Vasthunam, Ravipudi planned a sequel named Malli Sankranthiki Vasthunam. The film will be released on January 2027, coinciding Sankranthi.{{Cite web |date=19 January 2025 |title=Anil Ravipudi hints at Sankranthiki Vasthunam's sequel; reveals title |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jan/19/anil-ravipudi-hints-at-sankranthiki-vasthunams-sequel-reveals-title |website=Cinema Express}}

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