Tollywood has once again realised how important the Sankranti season is. This time, for some heroes, Sankranti has also become a sentiment.
So, even before this year’s Sankranti celebrations have fully ended, planning for next year’s Sankranti has already started. Announcements are also coming out one after the other.
Sharwanand is leading the race. He released Nari Nari Naduma Murari this Sankranti and has already announced a film for the next Sankranti as well.
Sharwanand will be doing a movie under the banner of Mythri Movie Makers, directed by Srinu Vaitla. The team has announced that the film will release for Sankranti 2027.
Sharwanand confidently said that along with his film, all Sankranti releases will turn into hits.
Sankranti specialist director Anil Ravipudi is also planning early for the festival season. He is working on a sequel to Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, which starred Venkatesh.
Venkatesh has reportedly kept his dates free for the project. Once Anil Ravipudi finalises the story, the film is expected to go on floors immediately.
After tasting Sankranti success after a long time, Chiranjeevi has also decided to target next year’s Sankranti.
It is still unclear whether he will announce a fresh project or bring Viswambhara for the festive release. However, Chiranjeevi is keen on having a Sankranti release with one film or the other.
Actor Teja Sajja, who scored a massive Sankranti hit with HanuMan, is said to be planning Zombireddy 2 for next year’s festival season.
Along with straight Telugu films, dubbed movies are also being prepared as usual. Superstar Rajinikanth has reportedly started work on a film with Sankranti as the target release window.
With so many stars lining up early, it is clear that the Sankranti competition in Tollywood has already begun.