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Anil Ravipudi has firmly established himself as one of Tollywood’s most prolific Sankranti directors in recent years. Delivering back-to-back festival blockbusters with F2, Sarileru Neekevvaru and Sankranti Ki Vastunnam, Ravipudi proved his mettle by consistently presenting crowd-pleasing entertainers despite stiff competition. All three films emerged as unanimous hits, reinforcing his reputation as a director who understands the festive pulse of the audience.

This Sankranti, Ravipudi is gearing up to continue his winning streak with Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu (MSVPG). Marketed as a full-fledged entertainer in the director’s trademark style, the film carries high expectations among fans and trade circles alike. However, the road ahead looks far more challenging than in previous years.

The competition this time is intense and multi-layered. Prabhas’ The Raja Saab is expected to be a major box-office force, while Thalapathy Vijay’s farewell film Jana Nayagan adds further pressure as a high-profile release. Both films are scheduled to arrive in theatres three days ahead of MSVPG, which could significantly impact opening-weekend dynamics.

The festive lineup also includes strong mid-budget contenders such as Ravi Teja’s Bhartha Mahasayalaku Wignyapthi and Naveen Polishetty’s Ananaganaga Oka Raju. With teasers receiving positive responses and content-driven buzz building steadily, these films have already struck a chord with audiences. Sharwanand’s family drama Nari Nari Naduma Murari is another release expected to attract viewers, thanks to its relatable genre and emotional appeal.

Interestingly, despite the crowded Sankranti race, Anil Ravipudi is yet to fully roll out his trademark aggressive promotional campaign. Unlike previous festival seasons, rival films are expected to go all out with marketing, making the competition even tougher.

With just about 20 days left for Tollywood’s biggest box-office festival, the onus is now on Ravipudi to step up promotions for MSVPG. So far, only two songs and a title teaser have been unveiled. To convert expectations into box-office success and secure yet another Sankranti hit, a strong promotional blitz in the coming days will be crucial.