Movie Name : Sankranthiki Vasthunnam
Release Date : January 14, 2025
Cast : Venkatesh, Aishwarya Rajesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Naresh, Upendra Limaye, Sai Kumar, Srinivasa Reddy, Murali Goud etc.
Director : Anil Ravipudi
Music Director : Bheems Ceciroleo
Andhrawatch.com Rating : 2.75/5
Story:
Satya Akealla (Avasarala Srinivas), a top CEO of an international company, visits India, where CM (Naresh) invites him to Telangana for potential investments. During his trip, Satya is kidnapped by a group of criminals who demand the release of their imprisoned brother, Pappa Pandey. To prevent the scandal from damaging the state’s reputation and the CM’s position, the authorities turn to former police officer YD Raju (Venkatesh) for help.
YD Raju, a former encounter specialist, has retired and is living a peaceful life with his wife Bhagyam (Aishwarya Rajesh) and children in Rajahmundry. To convince him to return, his ex-girlfriend Meenakshi (Meenakshi Choudhary), who now serves as Satya’s security officer, seeks his assistance. Will YD Raju agree to help? What led to his split from Meenakshi? How will Bhagyam react to her return? Will YD Raju succeed in rescuing Satya? Watch the film to discover how these intense situations unfold.
Review:
Venkatesh impressed much with his performance, effortlessly mingling comedy and emotion with the role of a family man. His comic timing is on point and makes the character both relatable and entertaining.
Aishwarya Rajesh shines in her role as a traditional village wife with ease as she injects humor into it.
Meenakshi Chaudhary looks good and does a decent job, though her character is not something memorable.
The child actor playing the son of Venkatesh is a scene-stealer with humor and charm.
Support actors Naresh, Muraleedhar Goud, and VTV Ganesh add to the film, while Upendra Limaye is quite pathetic with his comedy.
The film aims to entertain and achieves that goal effectively. However, the storyline is quite predictable and lacks any significant twists, giving it a comforting, familiar feel.
As the movie progresses into the second half, certain scenes drag a bit, and at times, logic takes a backseat to the fun, requiring the audience to suspend disbelief for the sake of enjoyment.
Anil Ravipudi’s direction focuses more on humor than logic, delivering a comedy-driven experience that keeps the audience entertained. The first half of the film is particularly engaging, offering plenty of laughs. However, the second half tends to drag a bit, with some subplots feeling unnecessary and extending the story. Bheems Ceciroleo’s music plays a key role in maintaining the film’s energy, with his background score enhancing the overall atmosphere and keeping the narrative lively.
Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is a fun family entertainer with Venkatesh’s standout performance, Aishwarya Rajesh’s charm, and Meenakshi Chaudhary’s lively energy. Bheems Ceciroleo’s music enhances the film, making it enjoyable despite a predictable plot and a slightly stretched second half. A lighthearted, entertaining watch overall.