Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi which released during Sankranti turned out to be the blockbuster and became the highest grosser in Chiranjeevi\'s career.\r\nThe film already entered into Rs 300crs club and is now racing towards Rs 400crs. It is known that those who watched the film said that Anil Ravipudi mixed the script with the taking inspiration from Viswasam, Tulasi and Daddy. In the meantime, Anil Ravipudi who is drawing all the accolades for showing Vintage Chiranjeevi in the film speaking to scribes shared the film\'s inspiration.\r\nHe said there is nothing wrong in people saying that the film has shades of Ajith\'s Viswasam because in both the films Nayanthara played the female lead while a baby girl played an important role. However, with that concept longtime back Chiranjeevi\'s Daddy came.\r\nI did Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu with Daddy in mind. Though Chiranjeevi acted emotionally well, the film didnot do well as I felt that the film lacked the father-daughter sentiment. However I liked Daddy film and took it as a reference for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

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MSG inspired by the film

Anil Ravipudi shares Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu inspiration

Young sensation Thiru Veer and versatile Aishwarya Rajesh have paired up for the first time for a village based rom com Oh..! Sukumari. The film marks the directorial debut of Bharat Dharshan, while it is produced by Maheswara Reddy Mooli under Gangaa Entertainments, the banner that delivered the critically appreciated Shivam Bhaje.\r\nThe makers have unveiled the first look of Thiru Veer, introducing him as a rugged, massy village character named Yadagiri. He\'s seen walking down a rural lane, wearing a sleeveless vest, a tied lungi, and a towel draped over his shoulders, capturing an earthy, unfiltered vibe. His curly hair, beard, and the toothbrush in his mouth add a raw, lived in authenticity to the character.&nbsp;\r\nOh..! Sukumari comes with an impressive technical lineup, including popular cinematographer CH Kushendar, music by Bharath Manchiraju, and art direction by Thirumala M Thirupathi. The film is presently progressing with its shoot and is scheduled for release in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. With Aishwarya Rajesh and Thiru Veer in lead roles, Oh..! Sukumari promises to be a vibrant and authentic village romance.\r\nThe technical crew includes Producer Maheswara Reddy Mooli, Director Bharat Dharshan, DoP CH Kushendar, Music Director Bharath Manchiraju, Art Director Thirumala M Thirupathi, and Editor Sree Varaprasad.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Thiruveer As Yadagiri

Introducing Thiru Veer As Yadagiri From Oh Sukumari

Mega Star Chiranjeevi who has immense influence among all sections of movie lovers and people across the country, spoke about the burning topic of casting couch.\r\nIt is known that many actresses cutting across industries shared their odreals they faced in search of opportunties in form of casting couch. Chiranjeevi will asking all those passionate and ambitious young girls to come and realise their dreams in the industry said that there may be casting couch issues but if one is professional and principled, the others will behave themselves.\r\nHe said no one will dare to take advantage of professional and disiplined individuals and he believes strongly in it. He added that the film industry reflects a person like a mirror and added that there was no casting couch as such.\r\nChiranjeevi recently scored a resounding hit with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi. The film starred Nayanthara as the female lead and Venkatesh in a special role.&nbsp;

Chru Powerful Take on Burning Topic

Chiranjeevi talks about Casting Couch

Ravi Teja who recently entertained with Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is teaming with Shiva Nirvana. The project was referred to RT77 and is bankrolled on Mythri Movie Makers.
On the eve of Republic Day, the makers couple of minutes back released the film's title and the first look. The film as reported has been titled in a spiritual manner as Irumudi. The first look showed Ravi Teja wearing Ayyappa Mala and Irumudi and carrying a child. He sported a completely different and traditional, spiritual look donned by Lord Ayyappa devotees.
The first look sends signals that the fim highlights father-daughter bonding. The film stars Priya Bhavani Shankar as the female lead while the daughter role is played by Baby Nakshatra.
Vishnu Sharma is the cinematographer and GV.Prakash Kumar is the music director for the film. The film's shooting is currently underway. Sharing&nbsp; the first look the makers posted "EVERY EMOTION IS A CELEBRATION'Happy Birthday to MASS MAHARAJA @RaviTeja_offlHis redemption begins with the blessings of Ayyappa Swamy... "

RT77 gets spiritual title

RT77 Titled Irumudi First Look Out

Ravi Teja, the synonym of energy, symbol of entertainment, and signature of mass, is celebrating his birthday today. With his infectious energy and unmatchable mass appeal, Ravi Teja has become one of the most beloved actors in Tollywood. He has a unique ability to pull the crowd with his energetic presence, making even half-baked films work.
A Journey of Hits and Misses
Ravi Teja's journey in the film industry began with uncredited roles, but he slowly made his mark as a character actor. His first recognition came with Krishna Vamsy's directorial Sindhooram, followed by Nee Kosam, which earned him a Nandi Award. However, it was Puri Jagannadh's Itlu Sravani Subrahmanyam that gave him his first break as a solo hero. The film's success was followed by another blockbuster, Idiot, which made him an overnight star.
The Mass Maharaja's Winning Streak
Ravi Teja is considered one of the best entertainers in the industry, known for his massy performances and dances. His films are always a feast for the audience, and he has a knack for turning even ordinary films into blockbusters. With a career spanning many hits and misses, Ravi Teja continues to be a force to reckon with in Tollywood. His films Krishna, Vikramarkudu, Don Seenu, Balupu, Raja The Great, Krack, and Dhamaka not only entertained the audience but also turned blockbusters at the box office.
A Bright Future Ahead
After a series of failures, Ravi Teja is coming back with Director Shiva Nirvana in Mythri Production's RT 77. As he celebrates his birthday, fans are eagerly waiting to see him back on the big screen. Here's to many more years of entertaining the audience with his unique brand of energy and mass appeal. Happy birthday, Ravi Teja from CineJosh.

RT - High Voltage Energetic Entertainer 

Happy Birthday to Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja

The grand celebration of \'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu\', the all-time industry hit film starring Megastar Chiranjeevi, was a night to remember. The event was a testament to the film\'s massive success, with the audience and fans showering their love and appreciation on the team.\r\nChiranjeevi, the star of the show, took the stage to express his heartfelt gratitude to the Telugu audience for making the film a blockbuster hit. \"I bow my head and thank all the Telugu audience who gave such a big success and repeated the past glory,\" he said, overwhelmed by the love and support. He credited the success to the hard work of the team, led by director Anil Ravipudi, and the unwavering faith of the producers, Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela. He states that Anil Ravipudi is the future of Telugu Cinema.&nbsp;\r\nThe film\'s success is a remarkable achievement, considering it has become the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time, surpassing Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. With a worldwide collection of over â‚¹260 crore, \'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu\' has broken multiple records and has been making waves in the Telugu film industry.&nbsp;\r\nVenkatesh, who played an extended cameo in the film, also expressed his gratitude, saying, \"Chiranjeevi garu deserves all the all-time records. I\'m happy to be a part of this wonderful film.\" Director Anil Ravipudi thanked the audience for their love and support, saying, \"Thank you to all the audience who gave me another amazing Sankranti and a wonderful victory with Chiranjeevi garu.\"\r\nThe event was attended by several celebrities, including directors K Raghavendra Rao and VV Vinayak, and producers Dil Raju and Supriya Yarlagadda, who praised the team for their hard work and dedication. The celebration was a fitting tribute to the film\'s success, with the team and fans coming together to cherish the moment.

Snippets From MSG Grand Industry Hit 

Anil Ravipudi Is The Future Of Telugu Cinema States Chiranjeevi At Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu Succ

The bronze statue unveiling ceremony of legendary lyricist and Padma Shri awardee Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry was held in a grand manner at Gandhinagar, Anakapalli, near the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple. The event was organized under the aegis of the TANA Literary Wing &ndash; TANA World Literary Forum, with the support of the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Anakapalli Sirivennela Kalapeetham.\r\nThe programme was presided over by former Minister and Anakapalli MLA Sri Konathala Ramakrishna. The statue was ceremoniously unveiled by renowned filmmaker Sri Trivikram Srinivas, in the presence of Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry&rsquo;s family members. Following the unveiling, a Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry Mahotsava Sabha was held at the Pentakota Convention Hall.\r\nAddressing the gathering, Sri Konathala Ramakrishna recalled that Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, born on the auspicious day of Ratha Saptami in Anakapalli, rose to national and international prominence as an eminent poet and lyricist, bringing immense pride and recognition to his birthplace. Sri Trivikram Srinivas praised Sirivennela\'s contributions to Telugu literature and cinema, highlighting his unique style and impact.\r\nThe event was a fitting tribute to Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry\'s enduring legacy, with his family, friends, and admirers paying homage to his remarkable achievements.&nbsp;

SS Sastry Bronze Statue Unveiled

Bronze Statue Unveiling of Padma Shri Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry Held at Anakapalli

Psych Siddhartha, starring Sri Nandu, is set to premiere on Aha, the 100% Telugu OTT platform, from February 4th. The film, which released in theatres on January 1, 2026, received decent reviews but failed to make an impact at the box office.\r\nThe story revolves around Siddharth, a man trapped in a downward spiral, who crosses paths with Shravya, a woman escaping an abusive marriage. The film focuses on how the two characters come together and make an effort to heal and rebuild their lives, making for a compelling narrative.\r\nSri Nandu not only stars in the film but also produced it, driven by confidence in the story. Despite its theatrical release being handled by Asian Suresh Entertainments and marketed by Rana Daggubati\'s Spirit Media, the film couldn\'t achieve desired success.\r\nWith its OTT premiere just around the corner, fans can expect a fresh perspective on relationships and healing.&nbsp;

Psych Siddhartha OTT Release Details

Psych Siddhartha To Stream On OTT From This Day

Sushmitha Konidela is over the moon after tasting the success with her dad Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. It is known that Sushmitha turned producer and bankrolled the film directed by Anil Ravipudi.\r\nThe film turned out to be the highest grosser in Chiranjeevi\'s career and it is still going strong grossing over Rs300crs. In the meantime, Sushmitha opened a new office for her production house Goldbox Entertainment in Hyderabad.\r\nSharing the pictures of her office she spoke about bigger ambitions and aspirations and collaborations. Her production house posted A new chapter begins for us at Gold Box Entertainments After the blockbuster beginning in this 2026 with #ManaShankaraVaraprasadGaru, today we step into our new office with gratitude, belief, and renewed passion Onwards to bigger stories and brighter milestones \"\r\nInside talk is Sushmitha signed major OTT deals to produce back to back films and this will strengthen her presence in the digital arena.\r\nSushmita who earlier produced content for OTT, is now keen to become a major player as the producer in Tollywood. It is known that her cousin Niharika Konidela also produced content for OTT and completed 10 years successfully and she also forayed into film production.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Chiru daughter starts new chapter

Sushmitha Konidela starts new office

&nbsp;Thalapathy Vijay\'s final film Jana Nayagan directed by H.Vinoth which was supposed to release on 9 Jan 2026 got a huge shock from the Censor Board with the board refusing to give the censor certificate.\r\nIn the meantime, Vijay has been getting questioned by CBI officials regarding Karur stampede violence. Many say political equations ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections are influencing these actions.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Vijay, TVK chief came up with a powerful statement. He said \"We do not bow down to any pressure. Does this face look like it would succumb to pressure?\" while launching the party flag at the Mahabalipuram.\r\nHe said, \"For 30 years, these parties have underestimated us, but the people have given me this position at the peak of my career,\"\r\nJana Nayagan stars&nbsp; Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Mamitha Baiju in important roles with Anirudh Ravichander is the music director.&nbsp;

JN Censor-Vijay sends powerful signal

Vijay powerful singal over Jana Nayagan censor row

AP Dy CM, Power Star Pawan Kalyan\'s son Akira Nandan approached Delhi High Court seeking protection over his personality rights.\r\nOf late, many Bollywood and Tollywood celebrities approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection over their personality rights and got favourable judgement. The court has directed the social media accounts to remove demeaning content targeting the celebrities.\r\nNow, with Akira Nandan approaching the Delhi High Court comes as a surprise. He in his plea, requested the Court to direct the immediate removal of AI-generated images, videos, and other digital material that falsely depict him.\r\nHe also said that the online content poses a serious threat to his name. The AI-generated and deepfake videos are defaming the celebrities and this is forcing the celebrities seeking protection over their personality rights.\r\nRecently fans of Pawan Kalyan complained with Sarpavaram, Kakinda Rural Police Station seeking action against those who created a 56 second AI video featuring Akira Nandan.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

PK son approaches Delhi High Court

Akira Nandan approaches Delhi High Court

The picture of King Nagarjuna, Mega Star Chiranjeevi and Victory Venkatesh is going viral on social media bringing nostalgic moments and memories to all the fans and movie lovers.\r\nThe trio were snapped when they met at Megha Krishna Reddy&rsquo;s residence. They were seen together with renowned doctor A.Guruva Reddy. The doctor shared the picture and it is coming out that the trio met Gurava Reddy during Sankranti and all of them shared happy moments and memories.\r\nOn Sankranti, Chiranjeevi scored a massive hit with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi. The film also starred Venkatesh in a powerful special. Nayanthara played the female lead in the film for which music is tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo.\r\nOn the other hand Nagarjuna linedup his milestone 100th project with Ra. Karthik, a Kollywood director and Venkatesh is starring in Aadarsha Kutumbam under the direction of Trivikram Srinivas.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

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