Hi friends! The Sankranthi season has begun, as part of which let's talk about the trailer of 'Sankranthiki Vasthunnam' released on January 6, 2025. This action-comedy-romantic entertainer starring Victory Venkatesh, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Meenakshi Chowdhury in the lead roles, directed by Anil Ravipudi, and produced by Dil Raju and Sirish under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations, is set to have a grand release in theaters on January 14, 2025, on the occasion of Sankranthi. The trailer of this film, made with Bheem's Cicerolio music, Sameer Reddy cinematography, and Tammiraju editing, shook social media with 9 million views and 160K+ likes in 13 hours. How is this trailer? How did Venkatesh's magic and Anil Ravipudi's comedy timing work out? Let's get into the details
One word about the trailer:
The trailer of 'Sankranthiki Vasthunnam' is like a Sankranthi feast meal - it serves full meals in Anil Ravipudi style, combining comedy, action, romance and family emotions
What does the trailer say?
The trailer, which has been released with a length of 2 minutes and 48 seconds, revolves around a retired police officer named Yadagiri Damodar Raju (Venkatesh). Raju lives a happy family life in Rajahmundry with his wife Bhagyalakshmi (Aishwarya Rajesh). However, his ex-girlfriend, ACP Meenakshi (Meenakshi Chowdhury), seeks his help in a high-profile kidnapping case (NRI Satyam, CM Kesava). This is where the twist – a triangle of doubts and funny fights between Bhagyalakshmi, Raju and Meenakshi starts. Bulli Raju’s (child actor Revanth) dialogues, Venkatesh’s comedy timing, and the funny rivalry between Aishwarya and Meenakshi highlight the trailer. The trailer sets the Sankranthi vibe perfectly with action sequences, Bheem’s Cicerolio’s energetic BGM, and the ‘Godari Gattu’ song bit.
Trailer Highlights:
Venkatesh Mass and Comedy Combo: Venkatesh impresses with his comedy timing and his unique style in emotional scenes as Yadagiri Damodar Raju. The dialogue “Prati Magadiki Pelli Kheer Oka Lover Hunda, It’s Natural” will set the stage ablaze. His ex-cop avatar and family man role are seen as a balance in the trailer.
Aishwarya Rajesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary Rivalry: Aishwarya Rajesh impresses in the role of Bhagyalakshmi as a simple, relatable wife. Meenakshi Chaudhary brings energy as a stylish ACP. The funny fights and jealousy scenes between the two add zest to the trailer.
Anil Ravipudi Style Comedy: After ‘F2’ and ‘F3’, Anil Ravipudi’s third combo with Venkatesh is seen in full form in this trailer. Bulli Raju’s dialogues, Venkatesh-Meenakshi chemistry, Sunil-Vennela Kishore scenes will make you laugh.
Visuals and Music: Sameer Reddy’s cinematography shows the locations of Rajahmundry, Hyderabad, and Dehradun in a colorful way. Bheem’s Cicerolio’s ‘Godari Gattu’ song and BGM give energy to the trailer. Although there is a little use of green screen in the action sequences, the comedy element covers it.
Family Festival Vibe: The trailer captures the Sankranthi festival vibe perfectly. References to Venkatesh's previous film 'Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu' and an emotional touch that will appeal to the family audience are seen in the trailer.
What's missing in the trailer:
Story depth: Although the trailer focuses on comedy and action, it does not give much clarity about the kidnapping case storyline. It is not clear from the trailer how much emotional depth there will be in the story.
Sets feel artificial: Some people commented on social media that some scenes, especially the cornfield sets, and lighting seemed a bit artificial.
Dialogue controversy: Some audiences found dialogues like "Bharya no siksna adi yes ane" to be cringeworthy and dated, according to ex-posts. It remains to be seen how well this kind of humor will work out in the film.
Social Media Response:
The trailer garnered 9 million views and 160K likes within 13 hours of its release, which speaks volumes about its craze. Fans on X Platform showered the trailer with praises calling it a “blockbuster” and a “Sankranthi winner”. Fans highlighted Venkatesh’s comedy timing and Anil Ravipudi’s direction. However, some criticized the artificial look of some of the dialogues and sets in the trailer, commenting that they reminded them of the comedy style of the 80s. Overall, the trailer created huge expectations among the family audience and Venkatesh fans.
How did the trailer work out?
The trailer of ‘Sankranthiki Vasthunnam’ perfectly delivers Anil Ravipudi’s signature comedy and Venkatesh’s entertainment guarantee. Targeting a family audience, this trailer looks colorful and energetic with a Sankranthi festival vibe. Aishwarya Rajesh and Meenakshi Chowdhury’s chemistry is an added attraction to the film. However, it remains to be seen how the story depth and the cringe factor of some dialogues will work out in the film. It can be said that this trailer has made its own mark in the Sankranthi clash with ‘Game Changer’ and ‘Daku Maharaj’.
Recommendation: Those who like Venkatesh comedy, Anil Ravipudi fun ride, and family entertainers should not miss this trailer. Get ready to enjoy it in the theater with friends and family!