🎥 Sankranthiki Vasthunnam OTT Release Confirmed: Everything You Need to Know
After conquering the box office in January 2025, Anil Ravipudi’s Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, starring Venkatesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Aishwarya Rajesh, is finally heading to streaming—right on time for home viewing.
📅 Release Timeline & Platform
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Theatrical Release: January 14, 2025 (Sankranti) Wikipedia+13Wikipedia+13Gadgets 360+13FilmiBeat
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OTT & TV Premiere: March 1, 2025, at 6 PM IST simultaneously on ZEE5 and Zee Telugu.Wikipedia+9The Economic Times+9Times of India+9
ZEE5 secured the digital streaming rights for approximately ₹30–35 crore, making it one of the biggest Telugu blockbuster OTT deals of the year.Wikipedia
📺 Languages & Availability
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Available Languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi (dubbed).Times of India+3OTTPlay+3Wikipedia+3
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Released on ZEE5 with full language support, plus broadcast on Zee Telugu the same evening.The Hans India+8mint+8The Economic Times+8
🧭 About the Film
Directed and written by Anil Ravipudi, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is a festive family entertainer woven with action, comedy, drama, and crime. Venkatesh plays YD Raju, a former DCP drawn back into duty by his ex-ACP Meenakshi (Meenakshi Chaudhary) to solve a high-stakes kidnapping. His wife, Bhagyalakshmi (Aishwarya Rajesh), joins the mission—leading to entertaining chaos and heartfelt banter.Reddit+13mint+13Times of India+13
The ensemble cast includes P. Sai Kumar, VTV Ganesh, Sarvadaman D. Banerjee, Upendra Limaye, Srinivasa Reddy, Naresh, and Srinivas Avasarala.Republic World+7Wikipedia+7The Economic Times+7
📊 Box Office Impact
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Sankranthiki Vasthunnam grossed approximately ₹185 crore (share ₹184 cr) domestically, and ₹252–300 crore worldwide.FilmiBeat+13mint+13Gadgets 360+13
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Emerged as the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025 (so far) and a major festive hit during Sankranti.Times of India+2mint+2Wikipedia+2
✔️ Why You Should Stream It
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Dual Release Strategy: Simultaneous OTT and television premiere maximizes access and buzz.Republic World
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Multi-Language Support: Offers broad reach with dubs in major southern Indian languages.
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Festive Storytelling & Star Cast: Ideal for family streaming—Venkatesh’s charm and Ravipudi’s comedic timing deliver crowd-pleasing emotion and energy.The Hans India+11Wikipedia+11Gadgets 360+11
📝 Summary Table
Feature | Details |
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OTT & TV Premiere | March 1, 2025 at 6 PM IST |
Platforms | ZEE5 (digital) & Zee Telugu (TV) |
Digital Deal Value | ₹30–35 crore |
Available Languages | Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi |
Lead Cast & Crew | Venkatesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Aishwarya Rajesh; directed by Anil Ravipudi |
Box Office Gross | ₹252–300 crore worldwide; ₹184 cr share domestically |
🎬 Final Take
Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is a quintessential Sankranti entertainer—packed with laughs, action, emotional drama, and star power. From March 1 onwards, you can watch it at home on ZEE5 in multiple languages or catch the TV premiere on Zee Telugu. Perfect for a festive family watch or a feel-good weekend binge.