Venkatesh rocks in a dark comedy, says Lagadapati Sridhar
2 months, 1 week ago

Venkatesh rocks in a dark comedy, says Lagadapati Sridhar

Deccan Chronicle  

Seasoned star Venkatesh is back with a bang with his latest blockbuster ‘Sankranthiki Vasthunam’ and has retained his good charm and comic timing. Venkatesh has retained his family audience and others to score another blockbuster this Sankranthi,” says Lagadapati Sridhar, who hails Venkatesh for exploring dark humor. Anil Ravipudi is inspired by great comedy makers like Jandhyala and EVV Satyanarayana who tickled the laughing bones of the audience for many decades. I produced a film called ‘Evadi Gola Vadidi’ with director EVV Satyanarayana which was a logicless laugh-riot but it is being remembered even now,” he adds.

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Sankranthiki Vasthunam OTT release: When will Venkatesh Daggubati’s Telugu movie start streaming online?

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Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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India Today  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Firstpost  

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