Sankranthiki Vasthunnam: From Blockbuster Theatres to Your Screens—A 2025 Celebration Continues

 Sankranthiki Vasthunnam: From Blockbuster Theatres to Your Screens—A 2025 Celebration Continues

March 1, 2025 – Hyderabad, India

As the clock nudges past 8:43 PM IST tonight, the buzz around Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is hitting a fever pitch. This Telugu cinematic juggernaut, starring the ever-charismatic Venkatesh Daggubati, has officially landed on OTT and satellite TV today, March 1, 2025, promising to bring its festive magic into homes across India. After shattering box-office records in January and keeping fans hooked for weeks, the film’s dual premiere on Zee5 and Zee Telugu at 6 PM IST is a landmark moment. Here’s a blog-style blend of the latest news and a fan’s take on this rollercoaster of a family entertainer!

The News: A Historic Dual Premiere

Today’s the day—Sankranthiki Vasthunnam has made history as the first Telugu film to premiere simultaneously on OTT and television. Ottplay confirmed the drop: Zee5 snagged the digital rights for a whopping ₹30 crore—the highest in Venkatesh’s career—and rolled it out at 6 PM IST in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Meanwhile, Zee Telugu mirrored the release, beaming this Anil Ravipudi-directed gem into living rooms nationwide. Posts on X lit up with excitement—

@Nagachandrakant

tweeted on February 22, “#SankranthikiVasthunnam premieres on March 1st - 2025, at the same time on ZEE5 & Zee Telugu!”—and the hype’s been building ever since.

The numbers speak volumes. Variety reported on February 22 that the film powered India’s January box office to $116 million, with Sankranthiki Vasthunnam raking in over ₹300 crore globally—a triple blockbuster, per T2BLive’s February 16 update of ₹272.65 crore gross after 33 days. Released on January 14 for Sankranti, it outshone heavyweights like Game Changer and Daaku Maharaaj, cementing Telugu cinema’s festive dominance. Now, with its OTT debut, Zee5 is banking on record-breaking viewership, buoyed by the film’s infectious songs and comedy (News18).

Oh, and a juicy tidbit—News18 Telugu hinted on February 26 that the OTT version includes two unreleased scenes cut from the theatrical run. What’s in store? We’re watching to find out!

A Fan’s Take: Laughter, Love, and Venkatesh Magic

Let’s talk real for a sec—Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is the kind of movie that makes you laugh till your sides hurt and then hits you with a warm fuzzy feeling. Venkatesh as Raju, the ex-cop juggling his wife (Aishwarya Rajesh) and ex-girlfriend (Meenakshi Chaudhary) in a kidnapping caper, is pure gold. I’d imagine sitting in a packed Hyderabad theatre on release day, the crowd roaring at every punchline—Anil Ravipudi’s comedy timing is chef’s kiss perfection. X posts from fans like

@Nagarohit2

hyping the 50-day celebrations on March 4 at Mallikarjuna Kukatpally (with old Venkatesh video songs queued up!) show this film’s still got legs.

The soundtrack? Earworms galore. Bheems Ceciroleo’s beats had folks dancing in the aisles, and now they’re about to dominate our playlists at home. It’s no wonder Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations is seeing 300% profits (Ottplay)—this is a family flick that sticks with you. My hypothetical cousin in Vijayawada probably watched it thrice in theatres, and now he’s texting me to join the Zee5 watch party tonight. Can’t blame him—it’s that rewatchable.

Beyond the Screen: What’s Next?

The film’s not just a one-and-done. Anil Ravipudi dropped a bombshell in a Cinema Express interview on February 28: a sequel, Malli Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, is in the works, possibly for Pongal 2027 (Economic Times). The template’s a hit—crime, comedy, and chaos—why not milk it? Meanwhile, Bollywood’s sniffing around—IndiaGlitz speculated on February 24 that Akshay Kumar might headline a Hindi remake. Imagine that combo: Anil’s slapstick with Akshay’s antics? Sign me up!

Tonight’s premiere is more than a release—it’s a victory lap. After 34 days, T2BLive pegged the worldwide gross at ₹273.3 crore, with a ₹115.5 crore profit. Venkatesh, the first senior Telugu hero to hit this milestone (123telugu), is rewriting the game at 64. And with whispers of those extra OTT scenes, even diehards have a fresh reason to tune in.

Final Thoughts: A Sankranti Gift That Keeps Giving

As I (hypothetically) settle in to stream this tonight, I’m stoked. Sankranthiki Vasthunnam isn’t just a movie—it’s a vibe, a celebration of family, fun, and Venkatesh’s evergreen charm. Whether you’re catching it on Zee5’s multilingual glory or Zee Telugu’s primetime slot, it’s a Saturday night sorted. The box-office beast is now a living-room legend, and I’m betting it’ll smash OTT records too. Grab your popcorn, call your crew, and dive into Raju’s madcap mission—Sankranti’s back, and it’s louder than ever! #SankranthikiVasthunnam #VenkyRules