Cine goers of late are not keen to watch lengthy films. Even, filmmakers and star are making sure to cut their films crisply as not to bore audience with extensive duration. However, if a film has engaging content to amuse movie lovers, length will not be an issue. Still, ideal runtime is a wise choice.
Coming to Sankranthi attractions, this year, three straight Telugu films are hitting the screens for the festival. Although there’s still uncertainty on he film’s release dates, runtime of all the Sankranthi specials is locked.
Super Star Mahesh Babu’s hilarious action entertainer Sarileru Neekevvaru helmed by Anil Ravipudi will have a duration of 2:48 hours. Though the makers are in no doubt in engaging audience for such lengthy runtime, some feel that they should edit the film for a final length of less than 150 minutes (2:30 hours). Train episodes and Mahesh Babu, Vijayashanti combination scenes are said to be major attractions in Sarileru Neekevvaru, besides high octane action sequences.
Stylish Star Allu Arjun’s Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo duration is said to be locked for 2:36 hours. This is nearly ideal runtime. We can expect adequate entertainment in Trivikram Srinivas films. However, the film needs to live up to the high expectations to become sankranthi winner. All the songs of the film were chartbusters and teaser, trailer also got exceptional response.
Kalyan Ram’s Entha Manchi Vaadavuraa which is releasing as last film during Sankranthi is also carrying good buzz. Given that, the film is a pure family entertainer it is expected to give some competition to the biggies releasing in the festival season. Runtime of the Satish Vegesna is allegedly locked to 2:22. This crisp duration is definitely a big advantage.
Nonetheless, films with entertaining content will only have the chance of becoming a winner among these three Sankranthi Pandem Kollu!