Chiranjeevi has returned to the big screen, three years after his last filmBhola Shankar, with directorAnil Ravipudi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu which released in theatres on January 12. Packed with action, humour and family sentiments, the film has appealed to fans of Megastar, with many calling it a perfect entertainer. The film tells the story of an NIA officer, who attempts to reunite his estranged family, while protecting them for an unknown assailant. Soon after the film's first shows, fans have been heaping praise on it. Following the overwhelming reception, director Anil Ravipudi visited Chiranjeevi at his residence, where the latter hugged him. The video which was posted by the filmmaker on social media, shows the Anil Ravipudi turn emotional
and break down, while the veteran actor comforted him.
Chiranjeevi Comforts An Emotional Anil Ravipudi After Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu's Positive Review
The video posted by Anil Ravipudi features the caption " Sometimes, words aren’t needed at all". His heartfelt caption indicates that his bond with the veteran actor has strengthened after the film's reviews. Previously, in a
a press meet ahead of the release, Chiranjeevi shared his enthusiasm while working on the project, “It’s going to be a laugh riot from start to finish. Anil’s narration had me laughing out loud, we both were laughing, and I believe audiences will feel the same joy when they watch it.”
About Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu
Produced under Shine Screens and Goldbox Entertainments banner, the film stars Nayanthara in the lead cast, while also featuring Venkatesh in an extended cameo. Bheems Ceciroleo is the music composer. The technical crew includes Sameer Reddy as director of photography, Tammiraju as editor, and AS Prakash handling production design. Anil Ravipudi shares writing credits with S Krishna and G Adi Narayana.