Sankranthi films 2025 end report:
The Sankranthi festive season has come to an end, and people in the Telugu states are returning to their daily routines. However, the excitement in the theaters continued, with Venkatesh’s Sankranthiki Vasthunnam becoming the biggest hit of this Pongal.
Directed by Anil Ravipudi, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam was the final release during the festive period but stood out as the clear winner. The family entertainer received a positive response from audiences and earned over Rs. 131 crores in just four days. It also broke even in all regions, with expectations of generating significant profits for everyone involved by the weekend.
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Daaku Maharaaj secured second place in the race. Directed by Bobby Kolli, the film grossed more than 100 crores at the box office. Within six days of its release, it had recovered 82% of its cost, and it’s expected to hit the breakeven point by the weekend.
On the other hand, Game Changer, the most anticipated film, turned out to be a disappointment. The film earned a gross of Rs. 170 crores and a share of Rs. 88 crores, falling far short of its target. It needed to earn over 220 crores to break even, meaning it resulted in a loss of over 130 crores. However, the success of Sankranthiki Vasthunnam provided some relief to producer Dil Raju, who had produced both films. He was able to recover some of the losses from Game Changer thanks to the blockbuster performance of Sankranthiki Vasthunnam.
Overall, while some films were successful, others faced challenges, but the festive season still offered an exciting cinematic experience for the Telugu audience.
