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There is no doubt that seasoned star Venkatesh scored a massive Sankranthi 2025 hit with Sankranthiki Vasthunam. However, few anticipated that a similar family drama-driven template would continue to dominate the following Sankranthi season as well.

In Sankranthiki Vasthunam, Venkatesh played a dutiful husband leading a seemingly happy married life with his wife, portrayed by Aishwarya Rajesh. The narrative takes an engaging turn when his ex-girlfriend, played by Meenakshi Chaudhary, re-enters his life, creating chaos. The entire conflict is narrated in a light-hearted and humorous tone, which strongly connected with family audiences.

This Sankranthi, Megastar Chiranjeevi also appeared in a similar avatar, portraying a soft-spoken husband who silently endures a few insults from his strong-willed wife, played by Nayanthara. The film revolves around an estranged couple attempting to mend their relationship, with their children adding emotional depth to the story. Chiranjeevi’s character even sidelines his National Security Guard duties in an effort to reconcile with his wife, and the film went on to emerge as a blockbuster.

Similarly, Ravi Teja, who has been going through a rough phase at the box office, played a responsible husband in Bharta Mahasayulaku Vignapthi. The film begins with a stable married life alongside Dimple Hayathi, before his character gets involved in an extramarital affair with Ashika Ranganath, leading to predictable conflicts and resolutions.

Meanwhile, Sharwanand’s Naari Naari Naduma Murari places the actor between his present lover (Sakshi Vaidya) and his ex-girlfriend (Samyuktha Menon). He is portrayed as a humble and accommodating man trying to justify his dual choices, with the narrative again relying heavily on humour.

Responding to the similarities between these films and Sankranthiki Vasthunam, producer D Suresh Babu said, “I do agree that a few films were inspired by Sankranthiki Vasthunam, but there is nothing wrong with it. When a film becomes a massive success, it is natural for others to attempt similar themes because audiences have liked that particular kind of storytelling. Filmmaking is a business at the end of the day, and people pick up anything that works.”

He further pointed out that even action star Chiranjeevi explored husband-wife conflict in his latest release Mana Sankara Vara Prasad Garu. “Probably, Chiranjeevi wanted to do something different this time and entertained audiences with his comic timing amid action roles, which received an overwhelming response,” Suresh Babu added.