Director Anil Ravipudi has established himself as one of Tollywood’s most successful filmmakers, and an intriguing pattern has arisen in his career: his biggest blockbusters have all been Sankranthi films. Films such as Venkatesh ‘F2: Fun and Frustration’ (2019), MaheshBabu ‘Sarileru Neekevvaru’ (2020), and ‘Sankranthiki Vasthunam’ (2024) proved to be huge financial successes, cementing his image as a festival favorite.
Anil Ravipudi appears to have made the strategic decision to link his future ventures with Sankranthi. He has already scheduled his next feature with Megastar Chiranjeevi for Sankranthi 2026, and in a big announcement, the sequel to ‘Sankranthiki Vasthunam’ has been formally confirmed for Sankranthi 2027.
With this, it appears that Anil Ravipudi is set to continue this winning streak, ensuring that his films become every Sankrathi festive attraction. Given the massive success of his past Sankranthi releases, it makes perfect sense to aim for the festive season, as audiences eagerly await his entertaining, family-friendly films.
Not just audiences, even buyers are thrilled with this combination. The combination of Anil Ravipudi’s commercial entertainers and the Sankranthi season has proven to be a highly profitable venture, making it a win-win situation for everyone involved. With record-breaking collections and consistent crowd-pulling potential, Anil Ravipudi’s strategy of Sankranthi releases seems to be the perfect formula for box office domination.
