The Sankranthi 2025 holiday season has concluded, and three major films—Game Changer, Daaku Maharaaj, and Sankranthiki Vastunnam—competed for the audience’s attention. Among them, Sankranthiki Vastunnam, starring Victory Venkatesh and directed by Anil Ravipudi, emerged as the undisputed winner. The film performed exceptionally well, recovering its investments in just three days, with the revenue from the fourth day onward being pure profit. Produced by Dil Raju, Sankranthiki Vastunnam not only saved his losses from Game Changer but also brought in substantial overflow revenue.
This success is a monumental achievement for Sankranthiki Vastunnam, considering its budget and the competition. The film has now become the biggest hit in the careers of both Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi. The movie’s promotional campaign was effective, and it garnered a massive family audience, leading to ticket scarcity in theatres. In fact, some screens of Game Changer were even replaced by Sankranthiki Vastunnam in multiple theatres across the Telugu states.
While Daaku Maharaaj starring Balakrishna received widespread appreciation, it was overshadowed by the massive success of Sankranthiki Vastunnam. Despite this, Daaku Maharaaj managed to ensure that its buyers remained in a safe zone, with some even expected to make profits. The film, directed by Bobby and produced by Sithara Entertainments, was technically sound, and Balakrishna’s performance was praised.
On the other hand, Game Changer, which had the highest production cost, proved to be a disaster. The film suffered heavy losses, with buyers expected to lose more than 50% of their investments. The film was declared a disaster on its opening day, with director Shankar facing heavy criticism. Producer Dil Raju also incurred significant losses due to delays and the over-budget production. However, Sankranthiki Vastunnam came to Dil Raju’s rescue, with its stellar box office performance helping offset some of the losses. Furthermore, Game Changer’s lack of effective promotion by Ram Charan and his team contributed to its downfall.
In summary, Sankranthiki Vastunnam has emerged as the clear winner of the Sankranthi 2025 season, dominating the box office and surpassing its competitors.
