Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu: Anil Ravipudi promises magic and mazaa with Chiranjeevi

Director Anil Ravipudi has promised nothing less than 'mazaa' this Sankranthi 2026 with Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu. In a brief update about the big-ticket movie, the star director stated that, through Chiranjeevi, magic will be created. "Venkatesh garu has an extended cameo," he reiterated, adding that Chiru will be in his strong zone. "I myself am excited to show Chiranjeevi garu in my favourite genre. Just like the last Sankranthi release, Sankranthiki Vasthunam, this time, too, the audience are in for thorough entertainment," Ravipudi guarantted, expressing happiness over the stupendous success of the song, Meesala Pilla, which has so far amassed more than 70 million views. Previously, the F2 maker has praised Chiranjeevi's physical transformation for the film, stating that the stylish avatar shown in the title glimpse is "90 to 95 percent real" and not achieved through significant VFX or digital work. He credited Chiranjeevi's dedication to a strict diet and gym routine for achieving a younger appearance. Produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu stars Nayanthara and Cathrene Tresa in major roles. The film is touted as a full-length comedy family entertainer that aims to bring families together and be a festive spectacle for the Sankranthi 2026 release.