"Thank You to the Audience for Making 'Sankranthiki Vasthunnam' a Super Duper Hit. This Victory Belongs to the Telugu Audience": Victory Venkatesh at the Pongal Blockbuster Jathara Event
Victory Venkatesh, blockbuster hit machine Anil Ravipudi, and the most successful banner Sri Venkateswara Creations have delivered a Pongal blockbuster with "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam". Presented by Dil Raju and produced grandly by Sirish, the film stars Meenakshi Chaudhary and Aishwarya Rajesh as the female leads. Sensational composer Bheems Ceciroleo provided the chartbuster music. Released worldwide on January 14th, the film has been entertaining audiences and enjoying a successful run with houseful collections. The film unit recently organized a grand "Pongal Blockbuster Jathara" event to celebrate the film's success.
Speaking at the event, Victory Venkatesh said, "Namaste everyone. The success of 'Sankranthiki Vasthunnam' is one of the happiest moments in my career. I believe that hard work pays off, and this success has proved it once again. This is not just our victory; it's the victory of the Telugu audience and fans who have showered us with immense support and love. The audience wished for this success, and this is their victory. When the audience wants it, that energy comes through. I felt that energy when Anil narrated the script. We made this film with the audience's positive vibes. Today, I sincerely thank the audience for making this film a super duper hit. Thank you to director Anil, producers Dil Raju garu, Sirish garu, and the entire film unit. Thank you to the media for encouraging the film and giving such positive reviews. Everyone in the film industry has been calling and congratulating us. Thank you to everyone. It's been wonderful to see families watching the film together. I thank my brother, Mahesh Babu. I'm delighted that he liked the film and tweeted about it. Thank you so much to everyone."
Director Anil Ravipudi said, "My heartfelt gratitude to the audience who have taken this film to a greater level than we imagined. Today, people are saying that I have eight successes. I wouldn't have achieved any of this without the audience's support. The way the audience has embraced this film is like how Sivagami lifted Baahubali and showed him to the world. It gives me goosebumps. Thank you to the audience. Raju garu and Sirish garu are the producers who established me as a director. Our journey started with the film Patas. ASVC is my home banner, and I will continue to make films with them. Thank you to my writing team and all the actors. Thank you to Sameer Reddy garu, Prakash garu, Tammiraju garu, and all the technicians. Everyone is connecting with Aishwarya's character, Bhagyam. She took the character to the next level. Meenakshi also performed wonderfully. Bulliraju (the child actor) has gained a big name at a young age. His character has been received very well. The songs created by Bheems are a major asset in this success. I worked with Venkatesh garu like a fan. This film has created a strong bond between us, and our journey will continue. Venkatesh is a friend, guru, and family member to me. He worked with more energy than me on this film. We wouldn't have done so well without his energy and support. Thank you to Venkatesh garu for believing in me so strongly. This is our hat-trick movie, and I will never forget his support. Each of the eight films I've made so far has been a unique journey. My last five films have been 100 crore grossers, and my last five films have been million-dollar grossers in the US. As a director, I can't express how grateful I am to the audience. My heartfelt gratitude to the Telugu audience. I only know one type of cinema – the kind that makes the audience whistle in theaters. That's the kind of cinema I like to make. If the audience whistles, I whistle with them. If they get emotional, I get emotional too. I'll be in the theater every Friday. If someone makes a better film than me, I'll learn from them. If I make mistakes, I'll correct them. This is the journey of eight films, and I hope it continues this way. I need all your support and blessings. Thank you to everyone."
Producer Sirish said, "Thank you to the Telugu audience for giving us such a big success. I want to thank Hari from NTR Arts. If he hadn't shown us the film Patas that day, we wouldn't have this journey with Anil today. During the shoot, he used to say that this film would solve all our problems, and his words have come true. Thank you, Anil. Venkatesh is a producer's hero. He always wishes well for the producers, which is why he's still going strong. Thank you, Venkatesh."
Producer Dil Raju said, "Namaste everyone. In life, we've seen hits, flops, classics, and blockbusters. But there are certain moments that stand out. The excitement of the Pellipandhiri hit during my distribution days, the success of my first film as a producer, Dil, the thrill of Arya – these are all special moments. This film, however, is an unexpected marvel. A film with Anil and Venkatesh guarantees positive vibes. This is a blockbuster Pongal for us. We will never forget this Sankranti. Thank you to the audience for giving us such a big success. Venkatesh is a producer's hero. Such promotions are only possible when the hero stands strong. Hats off to Venkatesh. Anil has proven once again how wonderful promotions can be when a director comes up with new ideas. Thank you very much to the entire promotions team. Thank you to the audience for giving us such a wonderful film."
Heroine Aishwarya Rajesh said, "Thank you so much to the audience for making this film a blockbuster. The character of Bhagyam was very new to me. All the credit for this character goes to Anil. He will be successful no matter how many films he makes. Producer Sirish took great care of us. I wish the producers many more successes. Thank you to the entire team. This is a very special movie for me. It's my biggest blockbuster. I learned so much from Venkatesh. I consider it a blessing to have acted with him. Thank you to everyone."
Actor Avasarala Srinivas said, "Sankranti is called the World Cup of movies. I'm delighted to be part of the team that hit a double century in the World Cup final (laughing). Anil has scored eight consecutive successes. It was a pleasure to witness his working style on set. Venkatesh is a great person who humbles himself to make people laugh. Thank you to the entire team. I'm thrilled to be a part of this success."
The event was a grand affair with the participation of actors Srinivas Vadlamani, Muralidhar Goud, Master Revanth, DOP Sameer Reddy, art director AS Prakash, editor Tammiraju, writers Ajjhu Mahakaali, Nag, Sai Krishna, and the rest of the film unit.
With its heartwarming story, hilarious comedy, and stellar performances, "Sankranthiki Vasthunnam" has struck a chord with audiences, proving to be a true Pongal blockbuster.
