Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

Action Comedy Mystery Telugu

National security officer Vara Prasad, protecting his estranged wife and kids from a vengeful ex-cop, sees it as a chance to rebuild their relationship after six years apart.

Cast:	Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, Venkatesh, Catherine Tresa, Harsha Vardhan, Abhinav Gomatam, Sachin Khedekar, Sharat Saxena, Sudev Nair, Srinivasa Reddy, Zarina Wahab
Director:	Anil Ravipudi
Writer:	Anil Ravipudi
Editor:	Bikkina Thammiraju
Camera:	Sameer Reddy

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Image of scene from the film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

Chiranjeevi’s playful return, with Venkatesh in tow

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo | The Hindu

Mon, January 12 2026

Director Anil Ravipudi plays to the gallery once again, with comedy and a dash of nostalgia

Certain things are a given in a film written and directed by Anil Ravipudi. There will be ample comedy, even if much of it is unabashedly silly. Viewers familiar with his work know not to expect nuance, or much by way of technical polish. In Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, his first collaboration with Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi, Ravipudi leans into these strengths, loading the film with humour and fanboy moments that bank on the actor’s nostalgic appeal. The chief pleasure lies in watching Chiranjeevi clearly enjoying himself, aided by an extended cameo from Venkatesh Daggubati and the presence of Nayanthara.