Sankranthi(2005)
Sankranthi is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Muppalaneni Shiva. The cast includes Venkatesh Daggubati, Sneha, Srikanth, and Sharada. The story follows Raghavendra, the eldest of four brothers, who runs a provisional store to support his family. A jealous woman named Kalyani tries to break their unity by spreading lies and creating misunderstandings. The film emphasizes family values, forgiveness, and the strength of brotherly bonds. It was released during the Sankranthi festival and received positive reviews for its emotional storytelling and strong performances.
Sankranthi is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV, Watcho
- Theatrical Release
- 18 February 2005
- Director
- Muppulaneni Siva
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Raghavendra is the eldest of four brothers who live together with their parents. He runs a small store to support the family. A jealous woman tries to break their bond by spreading lies. The brothers begin to fight, and the family is on the verge of falling apart. Raghavendra must uncover the truth and reunite his family before it is too late.
“Family is forever.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sankranthi
Cast reunions in this film: Srikanth & Meka Srikanth (36 films together), Venkatesh & Daggubati Venkatesh (29 films together), Venkatesh & Chandramohan (7 films together), Daggubati Venkatesh & Chandramohan (7 films together), Srikanth & Sangeetha (5 films together), and Srikanth & Chandramohan (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sankranthi' refers to the harvest festival, symbolizing family togetherness and new beginnings.
- Director Muppalaneni Shiva was known for family dramas, and this was his last film before a long break from directing.
- Actor Rajendra Prasad, who played the father, was praised for his natural performance as a traditional family patriarch.
- The movie was shot primarily in Hyderabad and rural Andhra Pradesh to capture authentic family settings.
- It featured a soundtrack by composer Koti, with the song 'Chitti Chilakamma' becoming popular during festival seasons.
- The film's release coincided with the actual Sankranthi festival week in January, boosting its initial audience turnout.
- Supporting actor Sivaji played a key role as one of the brothers, adding comic relief to the family conflicts.