Hyderabad: Telugu romantic-comedy film ‘Romanchakam’, starring Sumanth Prabhas and Ananthika Sanilkumar in the lead roles, is continuing its theatrical run and has been generating discussion among Telugu movie audiences. The film was released in theatres on September 3, 2026, and is directed by Venu Gopal Reddy. The movie is presented by filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga and produced by Pranay Reddy Vanga.
‘Romanchakam’ recorded a modest opening at the box office, with reports putting its Day 1 India net collection at around ₹1.50 crore. The film opened with more than 1,200 shows, with the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana region contributing significantly to the initial numbers.According to the latest trade tracking available today, the movie has crossed the ₹6 crore mark in India gross collections. The Day 6 tracking report puts the film’s overall collection at around ₹6.7 crore, although these figures are trade estimates and may be revised as final numbers are updated.
The film follows Anvesh, a young entrepreneur who becomes involved with Mythili, played by Ananthika Sanilkumar. What begins as a romantic relationship soon turns into a series of unexpected and chaotic situations involving Anvesh and his close group of friends.The movie combines romance, friendship, situational comedy and drama, with the story focusing on how the characters deal with the complications that arise after Mythili enters Anvesh’s life.
The response to ‘Romanchakam’ has been mixed. Some viewers have appreciated the comedy, friendship portions and performances, while others have raised concerns about the screenplay and writing.The Times of India review rated the film 3/5, describing it as a youthful romance with elements of comedy and chaos. Meanwhile, other reviews have been more critical of the film’s narrative and execution.
A fresh report published today highlighted how the backing of a strong production team has helped ‘Romanchakam’ gain visibility despite being a comparatively small film. The involvement of Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Pranay Reddy Vanga has been one of the major talking points around the movie.
