Mega Star Chiranjeevi turned Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and is giving wholesome entertainment on Sankranti with his vintage performance.

According to the latest, distributors and exhibitors are superhappy with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. A distributor says &ldquo;The film has garnered around â‚¹54 crore share in the Telugu states, which is a record-breaking performance,&rdquo;

The distributor adds &ldquo;Family audiences are turning up in big numbers, with theatres brimming with activity,&rdquo; A trade analyst says &ldquo;Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh together trigger plenty of fun and inject energy into the comic caper, though the plot isn&rsquo;t fascinating,&rdquo;

He continued &ldquo;Director Anil Ravipudi has once again struck a chord with the family audience, particularly in the Telugu states and among Telugu viewers worldwide. Those who enjoy his style of loud, mass-oriented comedy are expected to flock to theatres soon,&rdquo;

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MSG - Distributors Over The Moon

Distributors and Exhibitors super happy with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

For long rumours have been going on like wildfire regarding Dhanush and Murnal Thakur and their marriage.

Now reports are coming that the couple will be entering into wedlock on 14 Feb 2026 on Valentines Day. The wedding is expected to be a private affair with close friends and relatives and family members expected to be part of it.

A source earlier said &ldquo;Yes, it&rsquo;s true that they are dating. But it&rsquo;s too new and they&rsquo;ve no plans of making their relationship official before the public or the media. At the same time, they&rsquo;re unfazed about going out and about and being spotted. Friends are truly rooting for them as they&rsquo;re quite similar and compatible when it comes to their values, choices and thoughts."

It is known that Dhanush married Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya and the duo ended their 18 year old relationship in 2022. The couple were blessed with two sons Yatra and Linga.&nbsp;

Dhanush n Mrunal entering wedlock

Dhanush - Mrunal Thakur marriage rumours spread like wildfire

Prabhas\' Spirit with Sandeep Vanga has been the cynosure of all eyes. Expectations are high on the project as Prabhas enjoys tremendous fan following among masses and Sandeep Vanga is popular for his hardhitting high octane mass action entertainers.\r\nNow reports are coming that the film would be releasing on 5 March 2027 across the world in a spectacular manner in various languages. This is excting all the fans of Prabhas. Prabhas\' recent outing The Raja Saab with Maruthi turned out to be a disaster and Prabhas and his fans are pinning all their hopes on this film.\r\nPrabhas will be seen in the role of a powerful police officer while Tripthi Dimri is playing the female lead. Harshavardhan Rameshwara is the music director for the film which stars Prakash Raj and Vivek Oberoi in important roles.\r\nBhadrakali Pictures and T-Series are bankrolling the project in a lavish manner.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Is this when Spirit will release

Spirit to strike on this date

Samantha and Raj Nidamoru got married on 1 December 2025. On the festival of Sankranti, Samantha shared how she celebrated Sankranti along with her husband Raj.\r\nOn Thursday, Samantha took to Instagram Stories to give her fans a glimpse into how she celebrated her first Makar Sankranti after her marriage with Raj.\r\nSamantha shared a selfie in which both are seen posing while the actor is seen making a goofy face. Samantha shared the sweet picture with Raj and wrote, \"Sankranthi vibes.\" In the photo, Samantha and Raj were seen seated in a car, twinning in red traditional outfits. While both embraced ethnic wear, Samantha struck a goofy expression while Raj was seen smiling.\r\nOn the professional front, Samantha is busy with her projects Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom. Apart from it , she is also having the project Maa Inti Bangaram.\r\nSamantha and Raj tied the knot in Coimbatore in an intimate, yogic wedding. After their wedding, they went on a getaway to Lisbon, Portugal.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Samantha-Raj sends Sankranti vibes

 Samantha celebrates Sankranti with her husband

Teja reacts on his son scam case. It is coming out that star director Teja\'s son Amitov got duped of Rs 72 lakh. Two stockborkers from Motinagar, Hyderabad cheated Amitov by fabricating the profits and also&nbsp; reneging on a compensation deal involving a flat.\r\nAmitov approached Jubilee Hills police station and lodged a complaint. Following this, the cops registed a case and arrested two accused. According to the complaint, the stockbrokers, Y Anusha (35) and her husband K Praneeth (34), met Amitov Teja in April 2025, promising guaranteed high returns on stock trading through them. Trusting their claim of risk-free profits, Amitov invested money into stock trading through the duo.\r\nAccording to the complainant, the couple conducted high-risk trades that resulted in a loss of Rs 63.15 lakh. However, the duo sent him forged statements showing gains and also collected Rs 9 lakh as commission.\r\nJubilee Hils SI K Somasekhar Goud said\"Amitov Teja then approached a local court and the court has referred the complaint to the police for investigation. On the directions of the XVII additional chief metropolitan magistrate, Nampally, we have registered a case against the couple under Sections 316 (criminal breach of trust), 336 (forgery), 351 (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 175(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,\"\r\nA source shares &ldquo;Amitov used his own funds and did not invest a single rupee from his father&rsquo;s money,&rdquo; Currently Amitov is taking training in acting under his father\'s guidance. Teja says &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t want to talk about the case since it is sub judice and also a six-month-old matter.&rdquo;\r\nTeja is planning a supernatural thriller with Amitov. He says &ldquo;He has ease in acting and looks promising. I am satisfied with his performance over the last 10 days of the shoot. He is playing an underdog-type role,&rdquo; Mahesh Babu\'s niece Bharati will be the female lead. He says . &ldquo;Bharati&rsquo;s role will also be exciting, and both of them are looking good on screen,&rdquo;\r\nHe concluded &ldquo;I want to have 100 percent Telugu actors and break the fading tradition of casting artists from other languages,&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Star director on his son scam

Teja reacts on his son scam case

Allu Arjun on the festival of Sankranti, delighted all his fans and movie lovers by announcing this next project under the direction of Lokesh Kanagaraj.\r\nThe conceptual video excited everyone. Rumours have it that Allu Arjun is doing the story Irumbu Kai Mayavi which Lokesh Kanagaraj planned with Suriya and later with Aamir Khan.\r\nNow a source shares more details about Allu Arjun role in the film. He says &ldquo;The film revolves around a superhero subject in which the protagonist loses one of his hands in a tragic accident and later fights crime using a powerful metal prosthetic. It is designed as a full-fledged superhero fantasy and inspired from Tamil book Irumbu Kai Mayavi,&rdquo;\r\nThe source shared &ldquo;After Pushpa: The Rule, Allu Arjun has attained a larger-than-life image across India. He has already signed a sci-fi thriller with Atlee, and following that, he will collaborate with Lokesh to deliver yet another magnum opus,&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;

Icon Star playing this sensational role

Allu Arjun playing this role under Lokesh Kanagaraj direction

Megastar Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is on a roll at the box office, creating sensational records and showing no signs of slowing down. The film\'s vintage charm, combined with director Anil Ravipudi\'s fun-filled storytelling, has struck a chord with family audiences, bringing them back to theatres in large numbers.\r\nThe movie\'s success is evident in the sold-out shows and packed houses across Telugu states. Despite adding extra shows and increasing screens, theatres are struggling to handle the rush. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has become the fastest regional film to reach 2 million ticket sales on BookMyShow in just four days, with 424.52K tickets sold on Thursday alone.\r\nThe film\'s global gross has crossed the 200 Cr+ mark on its 5th day, with tickets selling out in all territories on Kanuma day. The trend suggests that MSG will continue to run strongly for many more days, cementing its position as one of the biggest hits of the year.\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has also crossed the 100 crore share mark, a testament to its massive success. With its family-friendly entertainment and Chiranjeevi\'s timeless appeal, the film is expected to break more records in the coming days.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Varaprasad Garu Hits Double Century

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Crosses 200 Crore Mark Continuing Blockbuster Run

\r\nDragon landing in Jordan. NTR-Prashanth Neel\'s Dragon is progressing at a supersonic speed. According to the latest, it is coming out that the makers will be heading to Jordan for the film\'s next schedule.\r\nThe film\'s next schedule is planned for the next month. The film stars Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead while it is coming out that Anil Kapoor is playing an important role.\r\nThe film is scheduled to release on 25 June 2026 but reports are coming that the release may get delayed due to the shooting delays. The makers will confirm the film release once the shooting nears completion.\r\nRavi Basrur is the music director for the film which is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts. Expectations are high on the film as Prashanth Neel came up with high octane mass action entertainers like KGF and Salaar and NTR has tremendous fan following among masses.\r\n

Dragon Landing In Jordan

NTR heading to Jordan

\r\nSankranti 2026 saw the release of five major films, entertaining audiences and sparking interest in their OTT streaming. The films, featuring stars like Chiranjeevi and Sharwanand, are set to enthrall viewers on various OTT platforms. Interestingly, two films are headed to the same platform.\r\nThe Raja Saab, a horror-comedy fantasy thriller starring Prabhas, is expected to be the first to hit OTT platforms in the first week of February, on Jio Hotstar. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, a family comedy-drama starring Chiranjeevi, and Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi are set to stream on Zee5, possibly around Valentine\'s Day and the second week of February, respectively.\r\nAnaganaga Oka Raju, starring Naveen Polishetty, has its OTT rights with Netflix, likely premiering in the third week of February. Nari Nari Naduma Murari, praised as a perfect Sankranti entertainer, is headed to Amazon Prime Video, about four weeks after its theatrical release.\r\nWith these releases, fans can look forward to enjoying their favorite films from the comfort of their homes. Mostly all films are following 28 days or four weeks window for OTT release.\r\n

Sankranti Movies OTT Details

Sankranthi Films OTT Streaming Windows

\r\nPawan Kalyan and PMF discussing script intensely. It is known that Pawan Kalyan\'s PK Creative Works and TG Vishwa Prasad\'s People Media Factory are coming together to lineup exciting and interesting projects.\r\nOn the occasion of Bhogi, the teams shared the delightful update. According to the latest, the script discussions are in full swing. Pawan Kalyan Creative Works earlier posted \"&ldquo;Marking the spirit of new beginnings on the auspicious occasion of Bhogi, and taking forward earlier discussions on upcoming projects, Sri @PawanKalyan met with @peoplemediafcy Producer Sri @vishwaprasadtg for further deliberations&rdquo;\r\nTG.Vishwa Prasad of People Media Factory, shared his excitement and thanked &ldquo;Grateful to Sri Pawan Kalyan Garu for giving us the opportunity to discuss the stories. It truly means a lot to us. We are excited and honoured to collaborate with PKCW to bring strong, meaningful, and impactful content to audiences. Looking forward to this journey together&rdquo;\r\n

PK and PMF In Script Discussions

Pawan Kalyan and PMF discussing script intensely

Mammootty's crime thriller Kalamkaval has made its way to OTT platforms, and fans can now watch it from the comfort of their homes. The film, which was one of the most successful Malayalam films of 2025, is available to stream on SonyLiv in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam.

The film tells the story of a routine Kerala Police is investigating a string of disturbing cases in the quiet village of Kottayikonam. The investigation takes an unexpected turn, revealing unsolved mysteries that have lingered for years, and soon crosses into Tamil Nadu.

Mammootty plays the role of Stanley Das, a methodical serial killer, while Vinayakan essays the role of SI Jayakrishnan, a Kerala police officer tasked with solving the case. The film also stars Gibin Gopinath, Gayatri Arun, Rajisha Vijayan, and Shruti Ramachandran in supporting roles. Kalamkaval opened to positive reviews and went on to become a commercial success, crossing â‚¹80 crores worldwide. It became Mammootty's second highest grossing film ever, behind Bheeshma Parvam.

Kalamkaval marks the directorial debut of Jitin K Jose, and the music is composed by Mujeeb Majeed. The film is produced by George Sebastian under the banner of Mammootty Kompany. With its engaging storyline and strong performances, Kalamkaval is a must watch for fans of crime thrillers.

Mammootty Blockbuster Now On OTT

Mammootty Crime Thriller Kalamkaval Now Streaming on SonyLiv

\r\nRam Charan\'s sports drama Peddi has taken the music scene by storm with its explosive first single, Chikiri Chikiri. The track, scored by AR Rahman, has garnered over 200 million views across five languages and is still counting. With its infectious upbeat rhythm, raw energy, and celebratory vibe, Chikiri Chikiri has become an everyday playlist staple, transcending screens and dominating charts with 60 million+ audio streams on music platforms.\r\nThe song\'s viral storm has swept social media, with over 300K Instagram Reels and 870K YouTube Shorts featuring netizens recreating the iconic hook step. This has sparked a global movement among young audiences, making Chikiri Chikiri a sensation. Ram Charan\'s swag and grace in the song, coupled with Janhvi Kapoor\'s magnetic presence, have contributed to its massive success.\r\nChikiri Chikiri has broken multiple records, including becoming the most watched Indian song in 24 hours, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan\'s Zinda Banda and Allu Arjun\'s Kissik. The song\'s success is a testament to the AR Rahman\'s music, Buchi Babu Sana knack in music and Ram Charan\'s hook step in the song.\r\nPeddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, is gearing up for a grand pan-India theatrical release on March 27th. Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas, the movie features Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead. With Chikiri Chikiri\'s massive success, expectations are high for Peddi\'s box office performance.\r\n

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