Anil Ravipudi has built his name around comedy. Over the years, he managed to deliver festival hits that made Sankranti seasons lively at the box office.
His knack for timing and humour has always drawn large family crowds to theatres.
In Sankranti 2025, he scored with Sankrantiki Vastunnam. Despite facing big action releases like Game Changer and Daku Maharaj, his comedy brought in impressive numbers. The film proved how strongly audiences lean toward his brand of entertainment.
But the Sankranti 2026 race looks different. This time, Anil joins hands with megastar Chiranjeevi for another comedy. Unlike last year, he won't be the only one banking on laughs to attract crowds. The competition feels far more direct.
The line-up includes Naveen Polishetty's Anaganaga Oka Raju and Prabhas's horror comedy Raja Saab. With multiple films chasing the same comedy-loving audience, the market will split. The advantage of being the only comic relief among action films won't exist.
Families heading to theatres will find more options for laughter this festival. That puts Anil and Chiranjeevi in a tighter spot. Their film will not enjoy the clear field that Anil usually commands during this season.
Even so, the combination of Anil and Chiranjeevi carries its own weight. Star power, paired with Anil's proven comic touch, ensures steady demand. All he needs is to deliver decent content, and the film will claim its share of the festive box office.