Megastar Chiranjeevi is celebrating his 70th birthday today, and fans have been treated to a series of surprises from his upcoming films. Among them, the makers of his new film, directed by Anil Ravipudi, revealed a major update that has thrilled audiences. The team announced the title of Mega157 as Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu. The film will carry the festive tagline, “coming this Sankranti”, and is expected to reach cinemas during the festival season.
Lady superstar Nayanthara will be playing the female lead opposite Chiranjeevi in this much-awaited project. The film is already carrying huge expectations, not just because of Chiranjeevi’s presence but also because of its star-studded cast. Popular actor Venkatesh will also be seen in a key role, which director Anil Ravipudi himself confirmed.
This will mark the fourth time Ravipudi is working with Venkatesh, after directing him in three earlier films. Ever since the news broke that Venkatesh is part of the project, fans and media have been buzzing with speculation about his role. Reports online have suggested different character sketches, including rumours about his screen time.
The latest buzz is that both Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh will appear as undercover agents who are also dealing with troubles in their married lives. If true, it could be a fun twist, reminding audiences of Venkatesh’s popular roles as a frustrated husband in F2 and F3, which were also directed by Ravipudi. Those characters were much loved for their comic timing, and fans are excited to see if this film continues that flavour, especially with Chiranjeevi joining him this time.
However, these details have not been officially confirmed. For now, the only certainty is the title reveal and the promise of a Sankranti release. Fans will be eagerly waiting for more updates as the film’s shoot progresses. With Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, and Venkatesh coming together under Anil Ravipudi’s direction, expectations for Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu are sky-high.