Tollywood struggled in 2025, but ‘Sankranthiki Vasthunnam,’ starring Victory Venkatesh, became a hit, thanks to director Anil Ravipudi’s grasp of family audiences. His smart promotion boosted the film despite past criticism. Next, he teams up with Chiranjeevi for ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu,’ releasing Sankranthi 2026.