2024 vs. 2025 Sankranti: Shocking Turnaround

Victory Venkatesh shares a unique bond with family audiences, and his connection with them is in a league of its own. Sankranthiki Vasthunam aptly reflects this.

Whenever he ventures into the family genre, it has consistently reflected in his success. However, compared to the Sankranti seasons of 2024 and 2025, last year was a massive disappointment for him. He delivered a disaster with Saindhav, directed by Sailesh Kolanu.

In contrast, this Sankranti, he returns with Sankranthiki Vasthunam, teaming up with Anil Ravipudi, a director who previously delivered a blockbusters with him.

Looking at the advance bookings across Telugu states, from tier 1 to tier 3 cities, the response is nothing short of phenomenal. Even before the first show and initial talk, the bookings are filling fast, with advance sales on fire.

This again highlights the genre that audiences expect from a particular hero and the success it brings when he delivers on those expectations. Venkatesh’s attempt with Saindhav, a thriller last Sankranti, was a major disappointment for both him and his fans.

Now, with Sankranthiki Vasthunam bookings on fire even before the release, it’s up to Anil Ravipudi to deliver content that matches the audience’s excitement and make the most of this festive season.