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One Telugu film’s Sankranthi 2027 date called a bluff for OTT deal
The Story in Brief
Multiple Telugu films are lining up for Sankranthi 2027, including Chiranjeevi's Mega 158 (likely titled Kaaka, announcement expected August 22), Venkatesh-Kalyan Ram's multistarrer with Anil Ravipudi (reportedly titled January 12 Vidudala), Sai Durgha Tej's Sambarala Yeti Gattu (locked for January 12), and Nagarjuna's 100th film King 100. Ravi Teja and Sree Vishnu's comedy entertainer is also in the race.
However, according to m9.news sources, one film that has already announced a Sankranthi 2027 release is unlikely to make that date. The date may have been announced mainly to close an OTT deal and strengthen business negotiations. The makers reportedly knew internally that meeting the deadline would be extremely difficult.
The hero is said to be aware of the situation but reportedly helpless to change it. The outlet does not name the film, leaving it to speculation. If true, it would be another instance of the classic Telugu cinema strategy: announce first, negotiate business, then worry about actual release.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Telugu cinema's Sankranthi slot is the most lucrative of the year, often deciding a film's entire commercial fate. Announcing a release date early helps lock in distributors, exhibitors, and OTT pre-sales, but it also pressures makers to deliver on time. Films that slip from Sankranthi often end up releasing in a less competitive window, losing momentum. The unnamed film's situation highlights how OTT deals increasingly drive theatrical release announcements. Watch for which of the listed films goes silent on production updates or fails to start shoot on schedule in the coming months.
Source: m9.news
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