Sankranthiki Vasthunnam box office collection day 1: Venkatesh's film clocks record numbers, starts with a bang

Sankranthiki Vasthunnam box office collection day 1: The Venkatesh-starrer has opened to the biggest numbers in his career. Anil Ravipudi has scored one more hit of his career.

Sankranthiki Vasthunnam day one box office collections

Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is Venkatesh's new film, which hit the screens on January 14, 2025. From the day bookings opened, the Anil Ravipudi film has been a hot cake in the trade. A remarkable 94% of the shows were sold out across the Telugu states, resulting in a strong opening. The film has received solid reviews from all over.

Sankranthiki Vasthunnam day one collections

As per the latest update, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam recorded an impressive day-one collection of ₹25 crore net in India. This is a massive number considering Venkatesh's market in the Telugu states. Most of the revenue came from Hyderabad, as family audiences turned up in large numbers to watch the film.

With this milestone, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam surpassed Balakrishna's Daaku Maharaaj, which earned ₹22 crore on its opening day. Judging by the current trends, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is expected to enter the profit zone by the end of its first weekend. This opening marks the biggest of Venkatesh's career, reaffirming that director Anil Ravipudi is a master of entertainment. This is his eighth blockbuster, solidifying his position as one of the top directors in Telugu cinema.

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In the interiors of Andhra Pradesh, collections are likely to grow further as positive word-of-mouth continues to spread. The film features Meenakshi Chaudhary and Aishwarya Rajesh in key roles. Whether in the U.S. or Telugu states, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam has opened to blockbuster reviews. While some critics have criticized the film for being over the top, the general public has given it a thumbs-up, resulting in stellar box office performance.

Sankranthiki Vasthunnam to break even in just its first weekend

With the Sankranthi festival holiday ongoing, occupancy is expected to rise further, bringing in more revenue for the producer. Made on a modest budget by Dil Raju, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam needs only ₹54 crore to break even. Considering its current momentum, the film is likely to cross the ₹100-crore mark.

Venkatesh has once again proven his expertise in comedy, shining in a quirky and entertaining role. Another significant factor contributing to the film's success is the blockbuster music composed by Bheems Ceciroleo. The songs, which were a hit even before the release, generated substantial buzz for the film.

It will be interesting to see how much more Sankranthiki Vasthunnam earns in the coming days. The film will face tough competition from Balakrishna's Daaku Maharaaj as the action drama has also started on a strong note. Stay tuned for further updates.

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