Anil Ravipudi has firmly established himself as one of the most successful filmmakers in Indian cinema, boasting an enviable track record that consistently ranges from super hits to outright blockbusters.
He can confidently be hailed as the director of 2025, thanks to the phenomenal success of Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, which emerged as the biggest blockbuster of the year.
Mounted on a relatively modest budget of around 60 crore, the film went on to amass a staggering 300 crore+ gross over its theatrical run.
Beyond its theatrical triumph, the film also delivered exceptional returns through digital, satellite, and other non-theatrical rights, generating substantial additional revenue for the producers.
Sankranthiki Vasthunnam ultimately stood tall as the biggest festival winner of the year, became the highest-grossing film in Victory Venkatesh’s illustrious career, and marked a massive breakthrough for producer Dil Raju.
Renowned for his expertise in crafting laugh-out-loud family entertainers with wide audience appeal, Anil Ravipudi is now gearing up to recreate the magic this Sankranthi with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.
The film stars Megastar Chiranjeevi in the lead, with Venkatesh appearing in a special role, further elevating expectations.
Already generating tremendous buzz, the film is currently leading the Sankranthi race in terms of pre-release hype, setting the stage for what could be yet another festive blockbuster from the hit machine.