Sankranthiki Vasthunnam is a Telugu film directed by Anil Ravipudi and starring Venkatesh Daggubati, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Meenakshi Chaudhary
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. The movie is a family crime-comedy that revolves around a retired police officer, YD Raju (Venkatesh), who is pulled back into action when his ex-girlfriend, now a police officer, seeks his help to solve a kidnapping case
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. The story takes a humorous turn as Raju’s wife, Bhagyalakshmi (Aishwarya Rajesh), joins the mission, leading to a series of comedic and entertaining events
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The film has received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences alike
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. While some praised the movie for its engaging comedy and strong performances, especially by Aishwarya Rajesh, others felt that the second half of the film was predictable and relied too heavily on formulaic tropes
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. Despite its flaws, the film’s simplicity and Venkatesh’s comedic timing have made it a suitable festive watch
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If you’re interested in watching the trailer, you can find it on YouTube here.
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www.thehindu.com
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FilmiBeat
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www.indiatoday.in