Chiranjeevi
has officially begun work on his much-awaited film with director Bobby Kolli. Tentatively titled Mega 158, the project was launched in a grand ceremony attended by his brothers Pawan Kalyan and Nagendra Babu. In a latest social media post, director Bobby Kolli hinted about Megastar's characterisation in the film. In a special post on his X the filmmaker Bobby Kolli wrote about Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan's bond quoting a series of images, while also sharing some moments from the film event which also saw the technical crew and members of the Mega family in attendance.
What Role Does Chiranjeevi Play In Mega 158? Bobby Kolli Drops Big Hint
Soon after the grand launch, director Bobby Kolli dropped a major hint about Chiranjeevi’s role in the film. Taking to his X account, he wrote that the love and energy shown by fans during the launch was overwhelming and added that MEGA158 is being made with one clear intention to deliver a film that truly celebrates not just “The Megastar” but also “The Great Actor” admired across generations."For the VINTAGE fans. For the NEW-AGE audience. Get ready for HIS RAMPAGE." read his post.
The statement instantly created excitement among fans, many of whom are expecting a powerful mass entertainer in the style of Chiranjeevi’s commercial blockbusters. Reports suggest that Chiranjeevi will be seen in one of his most intense roles in recent years.The superstar recently grabbed attention after sharing a gym workout video showcasing his fitness transformation ahead of the film. He also expressed his excitement about collaborating with Bobby Kolli for the ambitious project. Mega 158 marks the second collaboration between Chiranjeevi and director Bobby Kolli after their blockbuster success Waltair Veerayya (2023).
About Mega 158
Produced by KVN Productions under producer Venkat K Narayana, the film marks the banner’s first Telugu venture after backing several projects across Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi cinema. T The film features a strong technical lineup with S Thaman composing the music and Vijay Karthik Kannan handling cinematography. Production design is being overseen by Avinash Kolla.
The screenplay has been penned by Kona Venkat and K Chakravarthy Reddy, with additional support from Hari Mohana Krishna and Vineeth Potluri. Popular dialogue writers Bhanu–Nandu are handling the dialogues for the film. Priyamani and Anaswara Rajan has been finalised for a crucial role in the movie. The regular shoot of Mega 158 will begin in Hyderabad from Friday.