Shatamanam Bhavati

The idea of Shatamanam Bhavati originated in 1990s. Director Sathish Vegesna wrote a short story Palle Payanam Etu?, which was written as part of a single-page short story competition conducted by Andhra Prabha. The story was then rejected and not published. Later, in early 2015, Vegesna decided to make a feature film based on the same story.

In September 2015, Sai Dharam Tej has signed two projects for Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations, which were Supreme directed by Anil Ravipudi and Shatamanam Bhavati by Satish Vegesna.[13] In February 2016, Sai Dharam Tej has opted out due to schedule conflicts and replaced by Raj Tarun[14] alongside Anupama Parameswaran.[15] Later in May 2016, Raj Tarun was replaced by Sharwanand as lead in the film.[16] After performing well in two Telugu films Premam (2016) and A Aa (2016), Anupama was cast to play the role Nithya, an NRI from Australia.[17]

The film was officially launched on 27 August 2016 and muhurtam shot was also done. The principal photography of the film began in Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh in September 2016. completed by.[18] Few scenes were filmed at Thalluru, nearby Rajahmundry.[19] Filming was wrapped up on 28 November 2016 within 49 days.[20]

Made on budget of ₹80 million (equivalent to ₹110 million or US$1.4 million in 2023), the film collected a gross of ₹107 million (equivalent to ₹150 million or US$1.9 million in 2023) and distributor's share of ₹60 million (equivalent to ₹84 million or US$1.1 million in 2023) in its opening week. Mint reported that the film collected a gross of $653,664 (₹44.5 million) in the United States in the first two weeks since its release.[25] The film was exhibited for 100 days in few movie theaters across the Telugu states.[26] In late April 2017, a success meet was held for the film's 100 days theatrical run.[27]

Upon release, the film received positive reviews from critics. Various critics praised Vegesna's screenplay.[28] Srividya Palaparthi of The Times of India gave the film three stars out of five and commented, "Shatamanam Bhavathi doesn’t offer much as a film. However, this is the holiday season, and if you wanted watch a laid-back low-risk film with your family, there couldn’t be a better choice."[29] and also praised cinematography done by Sameer Reddy. The Hindu's Srivathsan Nadadhur quoted the film as "rightly peppered for the festive season" and "an ideal family watch".[30] He further added that the film gets its balance right predominantly due to the performances, humour and Mickey J. Meyer's music.

Writing for Deccan Chronicle, Pranita Jonnalagedda gave mixed review about the film and felt that the music compositions by Mickey J. Meyer have similarities with other films like Brahmotsavam, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu and A Aa. She also criticized of the predictability of most of the scenes in the film.[31] Jeevi of Idlebrain praised the dialogues written Vegesna's which explored morals and relationships. On a whole, he wrote that "Shatamanam Bhavati has elements and intent that attract family crowds this festival season."[32]