Megastar Chiranjeevi is riding high on the massive success of his latest film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, and the celebrations are in full swing. The Sankranthi festive release, which also stars Nayanthara and Venkatesh Daggubati, has emerged as a box-office juggernaut. As the film crossed the impressive Rs 300 crore mark worldwide within just seven days, Chiranjeevi marked the milestone with gratitude — and a star-studded reunion that has now taken over social media.
Recently, Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh reunited for a special get-together that became even more memorable with Nagarjuna Akkineni joining them. The three Tollywood stalwarts met at producer Megha Krishna Reddy’s residence during the Sankranthi festivities, along with Dr. A.V. Gurava Reddy. A fan-shared photograph from the gathering quickly went viral, delighting fans who celebrated the rare sight of the industry’s biggest icons together under one roof.
Directed by hitmaker Anil Ravipudi, the action-comedy has proven to be a festive-season blockbuster. Following the film’s record-breaking success, Chiranjeevi took to social media to thank fans for their unwavering love. Expressing heartfelt gratitude, he wrote that he has always considered himself a product of his audience’s affection and that their overwhelming response to the film reaffirmed that bond. He dedicated the achievement to the Telugu audience, distributors, Mega Fans, and the entire film team.
In his message, the megastar added that the whistles and cheers in theatres are the energy that keeps him going, stating that while records may come and go, the love of fans remains eternal. He also credited director Anil Ravipudi, producers Sahu and Sushmita, and the entire crew for making the blockbuster possible, calling the success a tribute to their collective hard work.
#Nagarjuna #Chiranjeevi #Venkatesh 👌🏽 pic.twitter.com/h0sQuiZhd9
— Madhu_Queen 🍫🍫💃 (@Madhu_Urmila) January 25, 2026
Director Anil Ravipudi also shared his excitement on social media, thanking audiences for delivering a massive opening and pushing the film past the Rs 300 crore mark in just eight days. Calling it a “second power-play,” he praised Chiranjeevi’s star power and the audience’s faith in their collaboration.
The success of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has also sparked fresh industry buzz about upcoming projects. Reports suggest that Anil Ravipudi is now preparing to work with Akhil Akkineni, aiming to present him in a strong mass avatar after his recent setback with Agent. The director is also expected to reunite with Venkatesh for another film in the future, once his current commitments with Trivikram Srinivas are complete.
With Chiranjeevi’s blockbuster reign and exciting collaborations on the horizon, Tollywood has kicked off the year with unstoppable energy.
