Most of the mid range movies that missed out on December release were scheduled for February release to maintain safe distance from Sankranthi biggies.
Sharwanand - Samantha's Jaanu is the first notable release of the month.
There are a few other small films like 3 Monkeys and Sawaari that are releasing today, but all eyes are on Jaanu.
Directed by Prem Kumar and bankrolled by Dil Raju, Jaanu is an official remake of Tamil cult hit 96.
Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha weaved magic with their magnificent performances and made it a movie to remember.
It is not easy to recreate such magic in other languages, but Jaanu seems to have achieved it going by its promos.
Sharwanand's last two movies were duds, but Samantha is in top form lately. She was the main pillar for the success of Majili and Oh Baby.
Samantha's presence will be the USP for Jaanu, which should dominate the weekend box office.
Sawaari starring Nandu has been making noise with a couple of chartbusters and Three Monkeys has the Jabardasth's Sudigali Sudheer's team playing lead characters.
