Sankranthiki Vasthunam is a Telugu-language action comedy film starring Venkatesh as ex-DCP Yadagari Damodara Raju in the lead role. It was released in theatres on January 14, 2025, coinciding with the Makar Sankranthi festival and it received a positive response from audiences and critics. The film emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of the year. It is set to be released in March 2025.
When and where to watch Sankranthiki Vasthunam?
Sankranthiki Vasthunam is an action comedy film that is set to be released on March 1, 2025. It will be available on ZEE5. The film explores themes of urbanisation, family dynamics, and rescue operations.
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Plot
The plot of the movie centres around former Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Yadagari Damodara Raju, also known as YD Raju. His life takes an unexpected turn when his ex-girlfriend, ACP Meenakshi, reenters his life. Together, they discover that Satya Akella, the CEO of a multinational company, has been kidnapped from the farmhouse of the ruling party’s president. Determined to rescue him, Raju and Meenakshi embark on a mission. The unfolding events and their challenges are revealed throughout the film.
Cast and production of Sankranthiki Vasthunam
The cast of the film includes Venkatesh as ex-DCP Yadagari Damodara Raju IPS, Aishwarya Rajesh as Bhagyalakshmi, Sarvadaman D Banerjee as Schoolmaster Yadagiri, Srinivasa Reddy as Kesava’s family doctor, Upendra Limaye as Jailer George Antony, VTV Ganesh as Party President, and Pradeep Kabra as Papa Pandey, among others. It is directed and written by Anil Ravipudi. Dil Raju has produced the film under Sri Venkateswara Creations.