Predictions are tricky since we most often go by films that have already been announced, boasting well-known directors and star casts. Yet, as the year goes by, there are almost always welcome surprises by new entrants. So this list is only based on what we know is on the cards. Sankranti specials Traditionally, Sankranti in mid-January and Dussehra later in the year have been the two most crucial box office windows for Telugu cinema, since the festive period guaranteed more footfalls in theatres.  The lineup for Sankranti 2025 includes director Shankar’s Game Changer with Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, Bobby Kolli’s Daaku Maharaaj starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Pragya Jaiswal and Shraddha Srinath, and Anil Ravipudi’s family drama Sankranthiki Vasthunam with Venkatesh, Aishwarya Rajesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary.  ‘Sankranthiki Vasthunam’, ‘Game Changer’ and ‘Daaku Maharaaj’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In the aftermath of the tragic events at Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule, Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy had stated in the State Assembly that he will not grant permission for early ‘benefit’ …