After a hiatus of three years megastar Chiranjeevi returned to the big screen with his much-awaited Sankranthi release Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the Telugu action-comedy
hit the theatres on January 12, 2026.
Being a Chiranjeevi film and a Sankranti release, expectations were naturally high, and audiences turned up in large numbers for the early morning shows. The film has already sparked lively conversations on social media, with early reactions on X (formerly Twitter) offering a mixed but largely positive response.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu X Review
While some viewers described the film as “average” or “subpar,” fans were quick to hail it as a hit. Many agreed that Chiranjeevi’s classic comic timing and energetic screen presence remain the film’s biggest strengths and standout elements.
One post on X reads: “One Word – EXCELLENT FILM Chiranjeevi THE BOSS IS BACK Nayanthara is PERFECT Apt For this Role. AnilRavipudi Knows FAMILY pulse. VenkyMama Comedy Works Well. GetsCinema – Reached – HYPEMETER – 90 per cent.”
One Word – EXCELLENT FILM ✅️#Chiranjeevi THE BOSS IS BACK 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Nayanthara is PERFECT Apt For this Role.
AnilRavipudi Knows FAMILY pulse.
VenkyMama Comedy Works Well.
GetsCinema – Reached – HYPEMETER – 90%#ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru
— GetsCinema (@GetsCinema) January 11, 2026
Another netizen wrote, “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is thoroughly @KChiruTweets ’s show, supported by a well-placed cameo from Venkatesh, Nayanthara doing what she does best, and @AnilRavipudi ’s trademark family-friendly comedy drama.”
Read the detailed review here:
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is thoroughly @KChiruTweets’s show, supported by a well-placed cameo from Venkatesh, Nayanthara doing what she does best, and @AnilRavipudi’s trademark family-friendly comedy drama.
The film kicks off straight away with the lead’s introduction,…
— Srikanth (@SrikanthP111) January 12, 2026
One more X user wrote, “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu proves it loud & clear — when Megastar #Chiranjeevi garu’s grace leads, theatres don’t just run… they celebrate. Pure mass with class, emotions with entertainment. This one is meant for the big screen.”
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu proves it loud & clear — when Megastar #Chiranjeevi garu’s grace leads, theatres don’t just run… they celebrate 🍿🔥
Pure mass with class, emotions with entertainment.
This one is meant for the big screen.#ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru pic.twitter.com/2p6B42dnpl— heytarun04 (@heytarun04) January 12, 2026
A netizen wrote, “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is an Average Comedy Entertainer that is carried by Chiru’s performance but only entertains in parts! The first half is passable and brings out Chiru’s comedy timing after a long gap. However, the second half, which starts on a decent note, falters with repetitive comedy that doesn’t land, an ineffective villain track, and the much-hyped Venky sequence that feels superficial and fails to make an impact. The comedy works in parts but feels artificial in other portions.”
#ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru An Average Comedy Entertainer that is carried by Chiru’s performance but only entertains in parts!
The first half is passable and brings out Chiru’s comedy timing after a long gap. However, the second half, which starts on a decent note, falters with…
— Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) January 11, 2026
Another review reads: “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad No Content, No logics, Just Fun in Some Moments with an Ordinary Story. Families will Connect, AnilRavipudi- Consistency on Family comedy drama is good. Chiranjaeevi- One Man Show”
#ManaShankarVaraPrasadGaru No Content No logics Just Fun in Some Moments with ordinary Story
– Families will Connect, #AnilRavipudi Consistency on Family comedy drama is good
– #Chiranjaeevi One Man Show
– #Venkatesh #Nayanthara
🔥 #ManaShankarVaraPrasadGaruReview pic.twitter.com/EppXkYv0yp— Movie Maze (@Mjcartels) January 12, 2026
Watched #ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru better movie in recent times and chiru sir tooo .. again hit to @AnilRavipudi 👏👏, cinimaa bavunte evvadu ayinna choosthadu thokkeyadu, A young @KChiruTweets sir’s BANG💥💥#ManaShankarVaraPrasadGaru #ManaSankaraVaraPrasadGaruReview
— Vineeth (@Vineeth00002) January 12, 2026
@AnilRavipudi IS THE MAN! 💯
Another SANKRANTHI, another BLOCKBUSTER 💥💥
Ey hero tho theesthe ah hero style, timing & action ni catch chesi neat ga Hit kottadam, mamulodu kaadhu 🙇♂️
Always believed in you & every time you proved why you’re the best 🙌#ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru— ???????????????? (@urstrulyDhfmb) January 12, 2026
Watched mana shankara vara Prasad premiers yesterday in prasads screen 3 loved the sound
BOSS IS BACK
Go with your family and enjoy without a doubt pic.twitter.com/piPD3Q1osg— the__tejas.p (@KamalaSahu44718) January 12, 2026
mana shankara varaprasad garu is blockbuster cinema. unlimited entertainment through out the film. never a dull moment. the best thing about the film is boss and his charisma. boss sir made everyone watching the film time travel..witness the vintage boss of 2000s. Venky mama lit…
— Hero (@PsychoViswa) January 11, 2026
#ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru Review.!#Chiranjeevi makes a strong comeback with this Sankranthi entertainer, his character and performance being the major takeaway. The screenplay is filled with fast paced episodes, do not letting the audience grow weary. But the issue is that… pic.twitter.com/XSbgvofR63
— What The Fuss (@WhatTheFuss_) January 11, 2026
Alongside, Chiranjeevi, Mana Shankara, Vara Prasad Garu also stars Nayanthara, Venkatesh and Catherine Tresa. The film is backed by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela.
