Sankrathiki Vasthunam

Alright, here's the tea-this story's got major goofy vibes.

The screenplay's out here trying to make you laugh with some slapstick humor, feels like they're forcing the jokes, and most of'em ain't hitting.

Venktesh, though? The man's a pro-he gave it his all like he always does. Aishwarya Rajesh did her thing, solid effort, but Meenakshi? Bruh, total misfit for the role.

The production quality is alright, except for the climax set, and yeah, one song actually bangs, but that's about it.

Anil Ravipudi's direction feels so outdated, like he's still living in the pre-smartphone era.

All in all, it's not worth your time or your popcorn money.

Entertaining indeed, but is that enough? An ex-govt. Official seemed too irresponsible. Venkatesh is a good actor, however, it made me a bit gloomy after watching his performance in this movie. I found that having 4 kids in six years is problematic when we're battling an overpopulation problem. Stars like Venkatesh should not promote this kind of insanity. Despite their good acting, the female leads seemed brainless and useless in this film. Projecting women in such a disrespectful way in 2025 is disappointing. The songs are not up to the mark and did not enjoy the dance. The only thing I found in this movie is Venkatesh's comic acting.

Basically, Technically, Logically, Practically and Finally Sankrathiki Vasthunam (2025) is a wholesome entertainer.

Venkatesh Garu shines!

Aishwarya Rajesh Garu scintillates!

Meenakshi Choudhary Garu shimmers!

The film is a slapstick entertainer with its basic premise being a rescue mission with an incoherent story line. Don't look for logics. There's none! Just enjoy.

The film works only because it's culturally rooted targeting Telugu audiences. It breaks away from the pan-Indian hype! (Not every film can be pan-Indian. Good sense prevailed here!) There is comedy, there are sentiments, there are messages, there are emotions, there are fights - a bit of everything for everybody and nicely packaged.

The songs and background music enhance the festive mood.

Relying on clichés and tropes repeatedly, Director Anil Ravipudi Garu serves us a festive wholesome lunch.

All the scenes in the film are forced, but the film surprisingly works for most part and seems to have been made for Instagram reels.

The film is laced with several genuine lol moments though.

Catching this light-hearted film in theater today was a great experience - everyone in the theater were having a good time. And the whole vibe was nice.

Venkatesh Garu is as usual in his elements, surrendering to Anil Garu's style and playing it to the galleries. Aishwarya Rajesh Garu was the surprise! She complements Venkatesh Garu very well. Rest of the cast are passable.

Venkatesh Garu must really owe the film's success to his niche audience - the Telugu women! Droves of women coming to theaters in autos, it's like old times! This film had everything to draw them to the theaters.

I am not really a fan of Anil Ravipudi Garu's mediocre film-making. It's cringe. But people seem to love his films.

My IMDb rating 7/10.

This movie was such a fun, colorful, light-hearted watch! Catching it in theaters was a great experience-everyone in my theater was laughing and having a good time throughout.

It felt especially refreshing after all the heavy, action-packed pan-India films we've been seeing lately. The cultural setting added a nice touch, and the whole vibe was nice.

The cast did a great job, the music was nice, and the comedy really landed in my theatre. Of course, Venky Mama nailed it as always-his expressions and action scenes were brilliant. It's the perfect movie to enjoy with family, especially during Sankranti and festival season!

Good first half continued by very good second half, climax was very good. Most of the jokes were entertaining fantastic job by the whole acting crew especially the child artist bulli raju,venky was top naucth as usual,even the female leads has done a good job. Music and songs by bheems was very good, sri venkateshwara creations has done a good job in production values. Coming to the writer directer anil Ravipudi has done an another excellent and intelligent work. Coming to the flaws of the movies everything was good except the slow narration at very few parts.

Final verdict a perfect family entertainer that will entertain you at its best.