After a disappointing 2025, which failed to deliver any massive blockbusters, Telugu cinema has placed high expectations on 2026, with several big-budget releases arriving during the ongoing Sankranti season.
The festive box-office race has already begun with The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, setting the stage for a high-stakes season.
Adding to the buzz, films headlined by Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, Ravi Teja, and Naveen Polishetty are gearing up for release, aiming to capitalise on the festive footfall.
Among the most awaited titles is Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (MSVPG), which features Nayanthara as the female lead. Touted as a slick action-comedy, the film is directed by Anil Ravipudi and is expected to be one of the key attractions of the Sankranti season.
Greatandhra brings to you the experience of watching the film live via tweet review.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu: The film begins in Delhi introducing megastar Chiranjeevi as a security Chief to a minister. But Chiranjeevi is shown doing household chores as his wife divorced him. A comic introductory portion for Chiranjeevi.
The first song of the film is Hook Step. On screen it appears okay.
After brief romance thread between Chiru and Nayan, “Sasirekha” song appears. Movie is going slow on domestic issues and flashback story.
First Half Report: The first half of the film has completely focused on family drama: Chiranjeevi trying to get close to his children and entering their lives as PT officer and then as a security officer. Virtually there’s no story or any high moments. Only simple family drama and Chiru’s fun portrayal. The second should be hilarious to meet the expectations. So far pretty avg.
After brief investigation episodes, the family drama continues. The episode preceding Meesala Pilla song is funny. Meesala Pilla song is just okay.
Venky makes a striking appearance as a new suitor for Nayanthara. The comic moments between Chiru and Venky with songs are going on.
After an action episode, the film ends on an expected note