Sankranthiki Vasthunam Release
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The highly anticipated Telugu film Sankranthiki Vasthunam, starring Venkatesh, is set to make its digital debut on a leading OTT platform in mid-February 2025. The film's digital rights have been acquired by ZEE5, while the satellite rights are secured by Zee Telugu and Zee Cinemalu channels. Sankranthiki Vasthunam, a 2025 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, marks a notable collaboration between renowned director Anil Ravipudi and esteemed production house Sri Venkateswara Creations.
The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, featuring the talented Venkatesh in the lead role, alongside the captivating Meenakshi Chaudhary and Aishwarya Rajesh. The film's supporting cast is equally impressive, with notable actors such as Sarvadaman D. Banerjee, Srinivasa Reddy, P. Sai Kumar, Upendra Limaye, Naresh, VTV Ganesh, and Srinivas Avasarala bringing their unique talents to the table. Principal photography for Sankranthiki Vasthunam took place across various picturesque locations, including Rajahmundry, Hyderabad, Kasaragod, Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Rishikesh, ensuring a richly diverse and captivating cinematic experience.
The film's success can be measured by its impressive box office run, which yielded a staggering worldwide gross of ₹300 crore, catapulting it to the top spot as the highest-grossing Telugu and Indian film of the year. The success of Sankranthiki Vasthunam underscores Telugu cinema's continued stranglehold on Sankranthi, a peak season that routinely delivers high-octane performers. Some of the notable releases in January 2025 include:
- Sankranthiki Vasthunam
- Game Changer
- Daaku Maharaaj
- Sky Force
- Madha Gaja Raja
Meanwhile, the Hindi-language Bollywood saw a slow start to 2025, with only Sky Force being a hit in January with $11.5 million, keeping the industry's market share below 30%. Tamil films claimed 12% of the month's earnings, while Malayalam productions secured 9%. The film's digital release is highly anticipated, and fans can expect to stream it on ZEE5 by mid-February 2025. With its unique blend of action, comedy, and stunning cinematography, Sankranthiki Vasthunam is set to captivate audiences once again in the digital space.
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