Dil Raju, the top producer in Tollywood, had a mixed Sankranthi season. His second production project, Sankranthiki Vastunnam, caught the trade circles off guard by earning an incredible ₹250 crore and becoming a triple blockbuster, whereas the first Sankranthi release, Game Changer, was a failure and resulted in unavoidable losses.
 
Dil Raju acknowledges, nonetheless, that the Sankranthi season of 2025 will teach them a valuable lesson.
 
Dil Raju freely admitted the difficulties he has had over the last four years during a news conference today. He was relieved to be back on track with Sankranthiki Vastunnam at last. He subtly acknowledged his mistakes with Game Changer and even appeared to make fun of filmmaker Shankar. He emphasized the value of compelling storyline over lavish spending, stressing that a movie's budget does not ensure success.
 
Dil Raju also thought back on his previous achievements under the SVC name, recollecting how they prospered by putting an emphasis on substance and working closely with gifted filmmakers. But he acknowledged that they had strayed from their basic idea as the emphasis had turned to arranging big-name combos.
 
In retrospect, he admitted that 2025 had taught him an important lesson.
 

In response to a journalist's question on the collections poster scandal, dil raju acknowledged that the posters were the product of some flaws. His remark implied that he had certain duties that required him to promote the poster.
 
Dil Raju concluded by restating that content is king in the modern industry. success now depends on a film's merits rather than just star power or director collaborations. He appears ready to review his strategy and make the required adjustments after navigating both success and failure during Sankranthi.
 
 

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