Sankranthi represents a highly profitable period for Telugu cinema, recognized as the prime season for launching major films. Over the past several decades, films featuring prominent stars have consistently debuted in the second week of January, resulting in intense competition among releases. This trend continued in Sankranthi 2025, with three major films—Game Changer, Daaku Maharaaj, and Sankranthiki Vasthunnam—premiering on January 10, 12, and 14, 2025, respectively.

Sankranthi 2025 Telugu film box office collections

Regarding the box office performance of Telugu films during Sankranthi 2025, all three films have completed their first week in theaters. Typically, the competition is fierce, but this year, it is the Venkatesh-led Sankranthiki Vasthunnam that has distinguished itself and claimed the top position. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, this family-oriented drama has surpassed ₹100 crore in box office earnings, becoming a remarkable success.

Current projections suggest that Sankranthiki Vasthunnam may approach ₹200 crore in gross revenue, according to industry analysts. Produced on a reasonable budget, Dil Raju, the producer, is poised to realize profits that are threefold the initial investment. Zee5 has acquired the digital streaming rights for the film, which is scheduled to be available in the second week of February 2025.

In contrast, Daaku Maharaaj has also performed respectably, concluding its run as a moderate success at the box office. Distributors are expected to enter a profitable phase soon, with the Balakrishna starrer having generated just over ₹80 crore to date. Directed by Bobby Kolli and featuring Urvashi Rautela as the lead actress, the film has garnered significant appreciation from Balakrishna’s fanbase.

Nevertheless, the film's occupancy rate has seen a notable decline since Monday, resulting in a slowdown in ticket sales. Despite this, the production company, Sithara Entertainments, remains optimistic, having secured a robust OTT agreement with Netflix. Daaku Maharaaj is anticipated to debut on Netflix within a month following its theatrical release.

Game Changer disappoints fans

In conclusion, Game Changer, featuring Ram Charan, has left fans feeling disappointed. Among the three films released, Game Changer was the most costly, with a production budget of ₹400 crore by Dil Raju. To date, the film has garnered only ₹125 crore, resulting in a lackluster performance at the box office.

Following its second day of release, unfavorable reviews began to circulate, causing a significant drop in attendance, particularly among family audiences who opted for Sankranthiki Vasthunnam instead. While Ram Charan expressed gratitude to his supporters, Game Changer has ultimately not lived up to expectations. Dil Raju is now facing substantial financial losses from this venture, although the success of his other film, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, is helping to mitigate these losses.

In summary, the Sankranthi 2025 season has been largely one-sided, with Sankranthiki Vasthunnam demonstrating once more that a well-crafted, entertaining film appealing to a broad audience can yield significant profits. Anil Ravipudi has once again produced a blockbuster that continues to thrive at the box office.

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