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Sankranthi 2027 Gets Loaded as Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Venkatesh and Nagarjuna Line Up Big Releases

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Hyderabad, February 9 - After the successful Sankranthi 2026, the next year's festive period is already getting stacked with multiple blockbusters. According to the latest buzz, the 2027 festive season will witness a powerful clash of films led by Chiranjeevi, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Venkatesh Daggubati, and Nagarjuna Akkineni. Megastar Chiranjeevi is teaming up with director Bobby, a combination that has already generated strong excitement among fans. Known for blending mass appeal with emotional drama, the project is expected to be mounted on a grand scale, perfectly suited for a Sankranthi release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the other hand, Nandamuri Balakrishna has collaborated once again with Gopichand Malineni, a duo that has previously delivered a solid mass entertainer. Given Balakrishna's massive festive pull and Malineni's knack for high-voltage action dramas, this film is already being tipped as a major crowd-puller. Adding a strong family entertainer to the mix, Venkatesh is once again joining hands with hitmaker Anil Ravipudi. With their proven success in the comedy-family genre, this film is likely to target the family audience that traditionally dominates the Sankranthi season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Completing the powerhouse lineup is Nagarjuna, who is reportedly collaborating with Kalyan Krishna. The project is said to balance class and mass elements, aligning well with Nagarjuna's evolving on-screen image in recent years. If these projects come on the planned period, Sankranthi 2027 could turn into one of the most competitive and star-studded festive seasons in Telugu cinema history, proving once again that senior heroes continue to command unmatched box office dominance. Stay tuned...

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83 days ago

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Anil Ravipudi Locks Script for Venkatesh-Fahadh Faasil Starrer; Targeting Sankranthi 2027 Release

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Director Anil Ravipudi, currently basking in the massive success of his recent blockbuster Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, has reportedly finalized the script for his next high-profile project. In what is being hailed as a major casting coup, the filmmaker is set to bring together veteran star Venkatesh Daggubati and versatile actor Fahadh Faasil for a full-fledged commercial entertainer. This project marks the fourth collaboration between Anil Ravipudi and Venkatesh, following their successful streak with F2: Fun and Frustration, F3: Fun and Frustration, and the 2025 hit Sankranthiki Vasthunam.The addition of Fahadh Faasil has significantly elevated industry expectations.Known for his intense performances, Fahadh is reportedly set to play a substantial comical character, showcasing a side of him rarely seen in Telugu cinema. Insiders describe the film as a mass comedy and a light-hearted family entertainer.The narrative is rumored to center on the dynamic relationship between two families, specifically focusing on the Bava–Maridi (brother-in-law) bond between the characters played by Venkatesh and Fahadh Faasil. While some speculation suggests the film might draw inspiration from the Bro Daddy concept, the team is reportedly working on a fresh, high-energy script tailored for the Telugu audience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the upcoming film will star Venkatesh Daggubati and Fahadh Faasil in the lead roles. While official announcements are awaited, Keerthy Suresh and Pooja Hegde are currently the frontrunners for the female lead roles, with reports suggesting that Bheems Ceciroleo will compose the score following his work on Sankranthiki Vasthunam. The production is expected to officially commence filming in June 2026. Anil Ravipudi has established himself as a Sankranthi Specialist, with many of his films finding massive success during the festive season. Keeping this tradition alive, the makers are aiming for a Sankranthi 2027 theatrical release. Venkatesh himself hinted at this during a recent success meet, confidently stating, We are coming back for Sankranti 2027. Anil Ravipudi: Sankranthi Box Office Track Record 1. F2: Fun and Frustration (2019): Blockbuster (Worldwide Gross: ₹137.60 Crore | India Net: ₹98.50 Cr) 2. Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020): Blockbuster (Worldwide Gross: ₹221.70 Crore | India Net: ₹169.55 Cr) 3. Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2025): Blockbuster (Worldwide Gross: ₹255.2 Crore | India Net: ₹186.7 Cr) 4. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (2026): All-Time Blockbuster (Worldwide Gross: ₹291.1 Crore* | Still running in theatres) *Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is currently in its 4th week of theatrical run. While the script is locked and the primary casting is in advanced stages, the official announcement from the production house is expected to drop soon once the final producer details are formalized.Given the track record of the Ravipudi-Venkatesh duo and the addition of Fahadh Faasil's pan-India appeal, the film is already being positioned as one of the most anticipated Telugu releases of 2027.

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100 days ago

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Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu Box Office: Chiranjeevi's Action Comedy Races Past 200 Crore Gross Domestically

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Hyderabad, January 20 - Megastar Chiranjeevi continues his dream run at the box office as his Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu has crossed the 200 crore mark at the domestic box office within just 9 days of its release. The Sankranthi entertainer has emerged as a juggernaut across Telugu states, maintaining strong footfalls even after the festive weekend. With this milestone, the action comedy has become Chiranjeevi's second film to enter the 200 crore domestic box office club after Sye Raa Narsimha Reddy, underlining the actor's unmatched mass appeal even decades into his career. The film is showing superb consistency after the holiday period, driven by family audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the worldwide front, the Anil Ravipudi-directed blockbuster has crossed 240 crore gross, with overseas markets also contributing steadily. The film is now just a step away from rewriting history, as it will become Chiranjeevi's highest-grossing film of all time by tomorrow, surpassing Sye Raa's 245+ crores gross worldwide cume. Backed by positive word of mouth, festive advantage, and Chiranjeevi's vintage mass avatar, Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu is expected to enjoy a long and big profitable run at the box office, firmly establishing itself as the biggest Telugu Sankranthi blockbuster. Stay tuned...

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102 days ago

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Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu Emerges Big Sankranthi Blockbuster; Set To Become Chiranjeevi's Biggest Grosser

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Hyderabad, January 17 - It has turned out to be a mega-blockbuster Sankranthi season for the Telugu film industry as Chiranjeevi's action-comedy Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu is setting the box office on fire. Adding to the festive cheer, Naveen Polishetty's comedy-drama Anaganaga Oka Raju has emerged as a sleeper blockbuster. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu marks a massive comeback for megastar Chiranjeevi after the underwhelming performance of his last film, Bholaa Shankar (2023). The film has maintained extraordinary momentum since its opening day and has even registered the biggest-ever fifth-day collections in the Telugu states, underlining its strong word of mouth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In just five days, the film has grossed approximately 144.50 crore in India and around 178 crore worldwide. With its current pace, Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu is expected to cross the coveted 200 crore worldwide gross mark by the end of today, making it Chiranjeevi's third film to enter the double-century club. The film is projected to achieve its break-even target by tomorrow, the seventh day, and is on track to become the highest-grossing film of Chiranjeevi's career within its first extended week. At present, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy holds the record as his biggest grosser with approximately 245 crore worldwide. With its phenomenal run expected to continue even after the festive holiday period, Mana Shankara is now eyeing an unprecedented milestone, becoming Chiranjeevi's first 300 crore grosser. The film is also set to rewrite history as the biggest Telugu Sankranthi release ever. Currently, the record is held by Venkatesh's Sankranthiki Vasthunam, which crossed 250 crore worldwide in 2025. Stay tuned...

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108 days ago

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Box Office: Chiranjeevi-Starrer Scored Huge Paid Premieres Worldwide

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Hyderabad, January 12 - Megastar Chiranjeevi is back with big openings and seems to be the winner of this Sankranthi festival as his action comedy Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu off to an excellent start at the worldwide box office after the record paid premeires collection in India and North America. MSVPG had a double-digit premiere gross, which started after 5 PM on Sunday in India, with approximately 10.30 crores, including around 8.75 crores gross in Telugu states and 1.35 crores in Karnataka. The move to hold early shows seems to have paid off, as initial word of mouth is positive, which is clearly reflected in its day 1 trend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) At the North American box office, the Anil Ravipudi's directorial had a stunning premiere gross of $1.5+ million (13.50+ crores) for the worldwide total of around 24 crores, which is easily a record among veteran Indian actors. Earlier, Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 scored over 15 crores gross in premieres last month. Mana Shankara is heading towards 65+ crores worldwide opening day, including premieres, which will be Chiranjeevi's second biggest opening ever after Sye Raa Narsimha Reddy's 85 crores global start in 2019. This is despite the intense competition at the moment with multiple Telugu releases. The worldwide break-even target for the film is around 225 crores gross, and looking at the opening and audience reception, it seems like the film will easily achieve the target and become a big box office winner this Sankranthi festival. Stay tuned...

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108 days ago

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Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Pre-Release Business and Break-Even Target

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Hyderabad, January 12 - Megastar Chiranjeevi teamed up with director Anil Ravipudi for the first time for a comedy entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. The film has been building steady buzz, leading to its premiere, where it scored one of the biggest premiere grosses for an Indian film. The buzz for the movie is palpable, which led to big pre-release business worldwide. According to the trade report, the film managed to fetch 105 crore pre-release business in the Telugu states, including 55 crore in Andhra Pradesh and around 50 crores in Telangana. The overall worldwide pre-release theatrical business of the film is in the range of 120 crores, which means the film will need around 225 crores worldwide to break even. This is said to be a reasonable business given how Chiranjeevi's last few films have performed at the box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) MSVPG will score 1/4 of its total business on its opening day itself, and with positive word of mouth, it can easily recover this over the Sankranthi holiday period and emerge as a clean hit. There is, however, intense competition, especially in Telugu states, with multiple films hitting the big screens at the same time. Sankranthi has been a lucrative period for Telugu movies at the box office, and more often than not, multiple films get released during this period. This year, Prabhas' The Raja Saab (January 9), along with Ravi Teja's Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi (January 13), and family entertainer Anaganaga Oka Raju (January 14), are scheduled. Stay tuned...

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146 days ago

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Drishyam 3 Dilemma: Will Mohanlal's Release Spoil Venkatesh's Finale; Inside the ₹130 Cr OTT Buzz and Delay Rumors

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The Drishyam franchise, widely regarded as one of the greatest crime-thrillers in Indian cinema history, is facing a potential strategic crisis as it gears up for its third and final installment. While the series has successfully travelled from Malayalam to multiple languages including Telugu, Hindi, and Chinese, fresh reports suggest a disruption in the production timeline. Viral buzz indicates that while Mohanlal's original Malayalam version is moving ahead at full speed, the Telugu adaptation starring Venkatesh Daggubati is currently stuck in the pre-production phase. This discrepancy has sparked fears among the trade and fans alike regarding the potential impact on the Telugu version's box office prospects. Adding fuel to the fire are reports regarding a massive digital deal for the Malayalam original. Speculation is rife that the OTT rights for the Mohanlal starrer have already been sold for a staggering ₹130 Crore. If the Malayalam version releases theatrically first and follows the standard 4-week window before premiering on streaming platforms, the suspense—the backbone of the Drishyam series—will be revealed to a global audience almost immediately. This creates a spoiler timebomb for the Telugu version, as audiences might already know the twist ending before Venkatesh's Rambabu even returns to the screen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This situation contradicts the earlier strategy reportedly agreed upon by the producers. In the past, verified reports from the camps of Suresh Babu (producer of the Telugu version) and Antony Perumbavoor (producer of the Malayalam original) suggested a historic Simultaneous Release plan. The idea was to shoot both versions concurrently and release them on the same day across India to protect the climax and ensure maximum footfall for both superstars. The logic was simple: avoid the Drishyam 2 scenario, where the Malayalam version's direct-to-OTT release meant the suspense was already public knowledge by the time the Telugu remake arrived. However, if the latest viral claims are true and the Telugu production is indeed lagging, the makers face a tough choice. Either the Malayalam team delays their release to wait for the Telugu counterpart—risking interest on their heavy investment—or they proceed with a solo release, effectively turning the Telugu version into a known story rather than a fresh thriller. As fans eagerly await an official clarification, the race between Georgekutty and Rambabu has become just as suspenseful as the movies themselves.

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199 days ago

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Akshay Kumar Team Up With Top South Producer For Telugu Blockbuster Sankranthiki Vasthunam's Hindi Remake

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Mumbai, October 13 - One of the biggest Telugu blockbusters of the year, Sankranthiki Vasthunam, is reportedly getting ready to be remade in Hindi with superstar Akshay Kumar. Originally directed by Anil Ravipudi and starring Venkatesh Daggubati, the action comedy was released in January 2025 and went on to gross over 250 crores worldwide. According to the recent reports, producer Dil Raju, who backed the original film, will be producing the Hindi remake. He has reportedly locked Anees Bazmee to direct the remake, marking the filmmaker's reunion with Akshay after 17 years, since the release of Singh Is Kinng (2008). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Since the news came out, multiple reports stated that Bazmee and Akshay are indeed reuniting, but they dismissed that it will be a remake of the Telugu blockbuster. According to Bollywood Hungama, the duo's next project is a reimagined version of Venkatesh-led Sankranthiki Vasthunam. The Bollywood superstar will play the lead role, originally played by Venkatesh Daggubati. It is said that Anees and Akshay loved the plot of the lead character stuck between his wife and ex-girlfriend that Sankranthiki Vasthunam rides on. Discussions are ongoing to finalise the two female leads, along with other cast and crew members. It is an interesting as well as a risky choice of Akshay Kumar to do a remake, at a time when franchise and remake films are struggling at the box office. However, with big names attached to it, the Hindi version may strike gold if executed well, keeping the sensibility of the Hindi audiences. Stay tuned...

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211 days ago

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Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Overtakes Sankranthiki Vasthunam To Emerge As 2025's Top Telugu Grosser

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Hyderabad, October 1 - Power star Pawan Kalyan's gangster action drama They Call Him OG continues its decent run at the worldwide box office after the good opening weekend. Having already become the biggest and first 200 crores gross of the Telugu superstar, Sujeeth's directorial has now shattered a record for Telugu cinema this year. On its first Wednesday (7th day), They Call Him OG officially surpassed the collections of Venkatesh Daggubati's Sankranthiki Vasthunam (255.20 crores), making it the highest-grossing Telugu film of the year at the worldwide box office. The achievement further strengthens Pawan Kalyan's dominance at the box office with this film, which has easily been his most hyped in recent times. They Call Him OG opened to record-breaking numbers and sustained decently since that, drawing audiences across both domestic and overseas markets. The film's strong storyline, coupled with Pawan Kalyan’s charismatic performance and Sujeeth’s stylish direction, has helped it maintain momentum on a decent level. This consistency has now placed it at the very top of the Telugu box office for 2025, a spot previously held by the Sankranthi blockbuster Sankranthiki Vasthunam. They Call Him OG has not only redefined expectations for Telugu cinema this year but also added another feather to Pawan Kalyan’s illustrious career. It is quite stunning that despite carrying massive star power, Pawan Kalyan had never touched the 200 crores mark before. They Call Him OG has not only breached that milestone, but is also likely to end the year as the biggest Telugu grosser of the year, unless new films surprise. Stay tuned...

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460 days ago

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Box Office: 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam' Hits 200 Crore Gross Worldwide

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Mumbai, January 25 - Telugu veteran Venkatesh Daggubati's action comedy Sankranthiki Vasthunam has entered the 200 crores gross club at the worldwide box office, becoming the first film for the actor to achieve the feat. ## Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the Sankranthi blockbuster hit the double century on its 12th day which is one of the fastest non-Pan India Telugu titles to do so. The movie is having a super strong second weekend domestically and through Saturday, it has stormed past the box office milestone. ## In India, Sankranthiki Vasthunam has grossed approximately 172+ crores while overseas business is around 31 crores for the worldwide cume total of 203+ crores in 12 days. As said, it is the first for Venky and the second for director Ravipudi after Mahesh Babu-fronted Sarileru Neekevvaru to enter 200 crores gross club. ## Produced by Dil Raju, Sankranthiki Vasthunam is one of the biggest Telugu blockbusters released in the festive month of January. It was up against 2 bigger titles to begin with, but due to unanimous positive word of mouth, the third actor-director combo emerged as a big blockbuster, beating both films comfortably. ## Stay tuned...

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467 days ago

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Box Office: 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam' Emerges A Big Blockbuster; Tops 100 Crore Gross Worldwide

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Hyderabad, January 18 - Staying true to its title, Venkatesh Daggubati's action comedy Sankranthiki Vasthunam has emerged as a Sankranthi winner, heading towards becoming a big blockbuster at the worldwide box office. Anil Ravipudi directs the movie which marks his reunion with Venky after F2 and F3.## Released on the day of Sankranthi (January 14), the movie faced competition from Ram Charan's Game Changer and Balakrishna's Daaku Maharaaj. However, both the other movies stood no chance in the front of box office carnage of Sankranthiki Vasthunam which emerged as the number 1 choice of the moviegoers from day 1. ## The movie scored approximately 27 crore gross in India and around 35 crores worldwide upon its Tuesday opening day, making it the biggest opener of Venkatesh. Thanks to the positive word of mouth, it showed a remarkable hold in the following days and in just 4 days, the film crossed 100 crores at the worldwide box office. ## Sankranthiki Vasthunam has grossed approximately 105 crores worldwide, including approximately 90 crores gross in India and 15 crores at the overseas box office. It has already become the second highest-grossing Indian movie of 2025, behind only the Pan India movie Game Changer which has minted around 175 crores in 8 days. ## Produced by Dil Raju who also bankrolled the Ram Charan-starrer, Sankranthiki Vasthunam will remain the number 1 movie throughout the weekend and beyond. It is certain to enter 200 crore gross club and will beat GC's lifetime gross to emerge the biggest grosser of Sankranthi 2025. ## Stay tuned...

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841 days ago

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Box Office: 'Saindhav' and 'Naa Saami Ranga' Worldwide Theatrical Business Details

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Hyderabad, January 10 - Venkatesh Daggubati's action thriller film Saindhav with director Sailesh Kolanu will be in the action this Sankranthi festival from January 13. The movie's promotional content has been on point so far and there is excitement among the fans regarding the same. ## Produced by Niharika Entertainment, Saindhav has managed to score good pre-release theatrical business at the worldwide box office. Among the Sankranthi 2024 Telugu releases, it has the third-highest worldwide theatrical business with 25 crores. ## In two Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), the film scored 19 crores in business, including 7 crores in Nizam. Outside AP/TG, the business is locked at 2 crores while overseas rights are sold at 4 crores, according to T2BLive. The movie will need to score 26 crores share collection or around 40 crores gross worldwide to break even and emerge as a clean hit. ## One more Telugu film which will be competing during the crowded festive season is Nagarjuna Akkineni's Naa Saami Ranga. Directed by Vijay Binni, the action drama film is carrying decent buzz and has managed to fetch decent business as well. ## The AP/TG theatrical business of the film locked at 15 crores, including 5 crores for the Nizam area. The rest of India business is approximately 1 crore while overseas business is sealed at 2 crores. Naa Saami Ranga will need to earn approximately 19 crores share or around 28 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office to break even and emerge as a clean hit. ## Nagarjuna's last Sankranthi release was Bangarraju in 2022 and it emerged as a box-office hit despite the COVID-19 challenges.## Stay tuned...