Capitalizing on the pre-release buzz, the Venkatesh-starrer wholesome family entertainer Sankranthiki Vasthunnam saw phenomenal advance bookings.
The movie, directed by Anil Ravipudi, was released today to positive word-of-mouth, which is already reflecting in the film’s box office performance.
The team addressed the media on the occasion, with producer Dil Raju requesting the audience not to encourage piracy.
Director Anil Ravipudi mentioned that families come to watch movies on bullock carts for Venkatesh. “This is not just a blockbuster Pongal; this is Venky’s Pongal.”
Venkatesh expressed his happiness over the overwhelming response: “We’re happy to receive very genuine feedback. We planned from the beginning to come up with a proper family film. Sankranthiki Vacham, Hit Kottam (Sankranthiki Vasthunnam came on Sankranthi and delivered a hit). I hope this will turn out to be the biggest hit for both me and Anil.”
Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is expected to become the biggest hit among the festival releases, according to trade experts.