Sandeep Reddy Vanga faces box office setback with Romanchakam

Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has experienced his first significant setback as a producer with the release of Romanchakam. While Vanga has previously seen major success with directorial projects such as Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh, and Animal, his debut production has struggled to attract large audiences at the box office.

Promoted as a youthful comedy, the film reportedly failed to sustain interest regarding its romantic and thriller elements, functioning more as a story about friends. The underwhelming theatrical performance and ordinary word-of-mouth have reportedly led to social media trolling, which has surprised the filmmaker. Industry observers suggest the experience may serve as a signal for Vanga to focus on his core strength of film direction rather than the intensive demands of production.