All Eyes on Balakrishna’s Daaku Maharaj for Sankranti 2025

Balakrishna has long been associated with Sankranti releases, creating a special sentiment among his fans. The veteran actor has consistently ensured that his films hit the big screens during this festive season. More often than not, these releases have proven to be highly successful, setting new records at the box office and standing out as significant milestones in his career. Consequently, for Balakrishna's fans, the festival of Sankranti doubles as a celebration whenever his film is released.

One of Balakrishna’s most notable Sankranti successes is Samarasimha Reddy, released on January 13, 1999. Directed by B. Gopal, the film became a sensational hit, with Mani Sharma’s music adding to its popularity. Following this, Narasimha Naidu, another major Sankranti release, hit theatres on January 11, 2001. This film, also directed by B. Gopal and featuring music by Mani Sharma, created a similar storm at the box office, becoming one of the biggest hits of Balakrishna’s career.

A landmark film in Balakrishna’s career is Gautamiputra Satakarni, directed by Krish, which was released during Sankranti in 2017. Marking his 100th film, it was a significant accomplishment both personally and professionally for the actor. The film not only garnered critical acclaim but also achieved commercial success.

More recently, Veera Simha Reddy, released on January 12, 2023, became another Sankranti blockbuster. Directed by Gopichand Malineni under the Mythri Movie Makers banner, the film continued the actor’s winning streak during the festive season.

For the upcoming Sankranti season, Balakrishna returns with Daaku Maharaj, directed by Bobby. Fans are eagerly anticipating another hit, hoping that the actor’s successful Sankranti sentiment continues with this latest venture.