Venkatesh’s Sankranthiki Vasthunam is inching towards Rs 150 crore mark on Republic Day

Telugu cinema continues its streak of delivering successful films, and Venkatesh's Sankranthiki Vasthunam has emerged as the frontrunner among recent releases. Competing with Ram Charan’s Game Changer and Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Daaku Maharaj, the veteran actor’s festive release has become a major box office success.

Released strategically during the Pongal festival, Sankranthiki Vasthunam crossed the rs 100 crore mark within six days, and has now collected a remarkable Rs 146.65 crore in 12 days. In it’s extended 10 day first week, the film minted Rs 137 .30 crore, on it’s second Friday, the film added Rs 3.6 crore, and on Saturday, the film witnessed a jump of nearly 60 % to collect Rs 5.75 crore, thus taking the overall collection of the film to Rs 146.65 crore. And going by the current trends, coupled with Republic Day celebration, the film will easily cross Rs 150 crore mark.

In North America, which remains a lucrative market for Telugu cinema, the film has crossed the US $2.5 million mark, with collections now at $2,548,240 ( Rs 22 crore) . Impressively, the movie entered the profit zone for its distributors by its fifth day, thanks to its relatively low acquisition cost and overwhelming audience response.

The film has become the highest-grossing opening for Venkatesh, who has been a mainstay in the industry for nearly four decades. Its success is attributed to its festive timing, engaging content, and star-studded cast, including Meenakshi Chaudhary, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Upendra Limaye.

With Sankranthiki Vasthunam, Venkatesh has proven his enduring appeal, delivering a hit that has outperformed many recent big-ticket films. This festive blockbuster not only cements his legacy, but also highlights the growing demand for well-made family entertainers in Telugu cinema.