Santhana Prapthirasthu is enjoying a strong and steady run across both Telugu states, winning hearts with its clean entertainment and family-friendly message. Starring Vikranth and Chandini Chowdary, the film is receiving tremendous word-of-mouth, prompting the team to celebrate its box-office success at a special meet in Hyderabad.
Producer Madhura Sreedhar Reddy expressed joy, saying the audience response made the entire team “truly happy.” He also appreciated the tireless efforts of the PRO team and shared that the film is expected to collect around ₹6.5 crore by Sunday — an impressive number for a small-budget film.
Writer Kalyan Raghav thanked the audience for embracing the film and encouraged those who haven’t watched it yet to enjoy it in theatres. Music director Ajay Arasada shared his happiness that families are watching the movie together and showering love on the music as well.
Screenplay writer Shaik Dawood G described the film as a “complete laughter ride” and thanked both the media and the audience for their continuous support.
Director Sanjeev Reddy said that the audience response made the hardships of the past 18 months worth it. He praised hero Vikranth for taking up a challenging role early in his career, gaining weight, and even de-glamourizing himself for authenticity. He also appreciated Chandini for giving life to her character and delivering a promising performance. The director highlighted the audience’s strong reaction to Chaitanya Mamagaru’s character and thanked everyone who contributed to the film.
Producer Nirvi Hariprasad Reddy said the team received this victory with the blessings of Lord Venkateswara and appreciated the director for making a clean entertainer with a message about avoiding harmful habits.
Actor Muralidhar Goud shared that the film connects deeply with women audiences and praised the director for handling a sensitive topic with care. Chandini Chowdary said she never expected such massive love for her character Kalyani and credited the writing team and director for shaping her role so beautifully. She also appreciated Vikranth for his immense hard work.
Producer Lagadapati Sreedhar congratulated the team and said he would soon work on a film with director Sanjeev Reddy. He praised Vikranth as a promising young actor and said Chandini earned strong recognition once again. He also appreciated Muralidhar Goud for yet another standout performance.
Hero Vikranth thanked audiences for giving the team a success that erased all their struggles. He described the director and writers as the “three pillars” of the film and said he gained a new family through this project. Requesting audiences to avoid piracy, he said their support is what helps new actors like him grow.
Senior film journalists Prabhu and Nagendra also appreciated the team for presenting a sensitive issue in an entertaining and meaningful manner.
Santhana Prapthirasthu continues to grow stronger at the box office, fueled by heartfelt performances, positive reviews, and strong family support.