Will Actor Venkatesh Play an Extended Cameo in Chiranjeevi’s 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu'?

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Key Takeaways
- Venkatesh joins Chiranjeevi for an extended cameo.
- 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' is directed by Anil Ravipudi.
- Release planned for Sankranti 2026.
- Nayanthara stars alongside Chiranjeevi for the third time.
- Produced by Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments.
Chennai, Oct 23 (NationPress) The producers of the much-anticipated commercial film, 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu', directed by Anil Ravipudi and starring Megastar Chiranjeevi and actress Nayanthara, have thrilled fans with a remarkable announcement. On Thursday, they revealed that Venkatesh will be featured in an extended cameo role, adding to the excitement surrounding this Chiranjeevi film.
Gold Box Entertainments, one of the film's production companies, shared the news on social media, stating, "A collaboration that generations have been dreaming of! Team #ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru proudly welcomes Victory @VenkyMama garu for an extended cameo alongside Megastar @KChiruTweets garu. #MSG - THE BIGGEST FAMILY ENTERTAINER OF TFI."
Chiranjeevi expressed his enthusiasm by welcoming Venkatesh to the cast on his X timeline, saying, "Welcoming my dear friend, Victory @VenkyMama to our #ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru Family. Let’s celebrate the joy this Sankranthi 2026 in theatres."
This announcement follows Chiranjeevi's Deepavali celebrations, where he was joined by close friends including Venkatesh and Nagarjuna.
The film has already generated significant anticipation, and this news has only heightened the excitement among fans.
Previously, the film's title teaser was released on Chiranjeevi's birthday, showcasing a sharply dressed Chiranjeevi arriving in a vehicle, flanked by armed commandos. The background music featured the repeated word 'Boss', hinting at his character's leadership role in a security-focused entity.
Initially referred to as #Mega157, the film is produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela under the banners of Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments.
This project has sparked immense expectations, as Nayanthara will be sharing the screen with Chiranjeevi for the third time, following their collaborations in 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy' and 'Godfather'.
Director Anil Ravipudi, known for his recent blockbuster 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam', helms the film.
The music score is entrusted to Bheems Ceciroleo, while Sameer Reddy will handle cinematography. Editing is managed by Tammiraju, with A S Prakash as the art director. S Krishna serves as the executive producer, and the story is co-written by S Krishna and G Adi Narayana.
The film is slated for release during Sankranti 2026.