\r\nCan Sandeep save Prabhas with Spirit. Prabhas got a huge shock with his experimental horror thriller The Raja Saab directed by Maruti. Fans are extremely angry with Maruti for failing to utlize the golden opportunity presented by Prabhas to him.\r\nNow, fans are pinning all his hopes on his upcoming film Spirit directed by Sandeep Vanga. Expectations are high as Prabhas has huge following among masses and Sandeep is known for his bold entertainers like Animal, Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh.\r\nIn the meantime, a friend of Prabhas shares &ldquo;Prabhas trusted Maruthi blindly. He is not an interfering kind like Aamir or Salman. He completely surrenders to the director&rsquo;s vision.&rdquo;\r\nHe continued \"When Maruthi first narrated The RajaSaab, he was doubtful. &lsquo;Would this work?&rsquo; was his constant question. Now we have the answer.&rdquo; He said \"Prabhas as &ldquo;too trusting and frequently taken advantage of.&rdquo;\r\nSandeep is planning to show Prabhas in the role of a powerful police office. The source shares \"All eyes are now on Sandeep Reddy Vanga&rsquo;s Spirit, where Prabhas will play a cop for the first time. Reportedly, Vanga has asked the actor to shed kilos to appear leaner and more intense. The character is said to have strong grey shades &mdash; possibly even more troubled than Vijay Deverakonda&rsquo;s role in Arjun Reddy or Ranbir Kapoor&rsquo;s in Animal.\"\r\n

Movie News

Can Spirit revive Prabhas fortunes

Can Sandeep save Prabhas with Spirit

Prime Video has unveiled the trailer of its latest Telugu crime thriller, Cheekatilo, directed by Sharan Kopishetty and produced by D. Suresh Babu under Suresh Production Pvt Ltd. The film follows Sandhya, a true crime podcaster played by Sobhita Dhulipala, as she uncovers a 20 year old serial killer's secrets in Hyderabad.
The trailer offers a glimpse into Hyderabad's underbelly, where Sandhya's podcast becomes a tool to challenge a cold blooded killer. With Viswadev Rachakonda, Chaitnaya Visalakshmi, and Esha Chawla in pivotal roles, the film promises a tense pursuit of truth and justice.
Sobhita Dhulipala shines as Sandhya, a determined and independent thinker. Director Sharan Kopishetty praises the cast's exceptional performances, saying, "Cheekatilo is a reflection on resilience, the fight against silence and power, and the courage it takes to bring justice to the front."
The film's narrative is written by Chandra Pemmaraju and Sharan Kopishetty, with cinematography that captures Hyderabad's dynamic landscape. Cheekatilo premieres exclusively on Prime Video on January 23, in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Gripping Trailer of Shobita Cheekatilo

Trailer of Shobita Dhulipala Prime Original Cheekatilo Is Out  

\r\nWill Smith on projects with Amitabh and Salman. Hollywood star Will Smith speaking to scribes revealed that his planned projects with Big B Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan didnot take of.\r\nHe shared &ldquo;I was talking to Salman. We had things we were talking about. I was trying to get into something with Big B, you know. He told me I could be Big W, so we were cool &ndash; we were sharing the title. There were a couple of things over the years&hellip; nothing panned out.&rdquo;\r\nHe went on to add &ldquo;I want Shah Rukh to put me in something, Shah Rukh what&rsquo;s up.&rdquo;\r\nWill Smith is awaiting the release of his television series Pole to Pole. The synopsis of the show reads, &ldquo;Inspired by his late mentor to explore life&rsquo;s big questions, Will Smith throws himself into incredible challenges for 100 days: skiing to the South Pole, catching a giant anaconda, milking a venomous tarantula, climbing mountains, and diving under the ice of the North Pole. He will venture from pole to pole in the company of scientists, explorers and local experts.&rdquo; The series is scheduled to premiere on January 13 on National Geographic.\r\n

Hollywood Star on project with Big B

Will Smith on projects with Amitabh and Salman

Is Prabhas hearing the danger bells. Prabhas attained international acclaim and recognition ever since the sensation with Rajamouli's magnum opus Baahubali.
Right after the sensation of Baahubali, Prabhas got flooded with multiple offers from top filmmakers but stuck to the projects he gave green signal to directors like Radha Krishna Kumar and Sujeeth. He did action entertainer Saaho with Sujeeth and Radhe Shyam with Radha Krishna Kumar.
Though Saaho was stylishly shot, it turned out to be a disaster and Radhe Shyam, which Prabhas linedup as a romantic entertainer turned out tobe even bigger disaster.
When Prabhas linedup Adi Purush with national award winner Om Raut, many expected it to be a milestone film in his career. But it instead turned out to be memes fest and troll material. Films like Kalki2898AD and Salaar saved him to some extent but his another experimental film, horror entertainer The Raja Saab turned out to be another disappointing venture.
Prabhas has the following ignominious record.
India's First 70Cr+ Loss- Saaho
India's first 150cr Loss- Radheshyam
India's first 200cr Loss- Adipurush
Surely warning bells are ringing for Prabhas and if Prabhas donot introspect and take corrective course of action and steps, it will be Dooms Day for him.

Danger Bells Ringing for Prabhas

Is Prabhas hearing the danger bells

\r\nYoung hero Havish teams up with director Thrinadha Rao Nakkina for the out and out entertainer Nenu Ready. The film, produced by Nikhila Koneru under Harniks India LLP, features Kavya Thapar as the leading lady opposite Havish.\r\nThe recently unveiled teaser of Nenu Ready sets up a fun filled premise, showcasing a responsible middle class Andhra guy\'s engagement to a middle class Telangana girl, leading to a hilarious clash of cultures and lifestyles. Thrinadha Rao Nakkina proves his knack for crafting wholesome entertainers, generating comedy through relatable situations.\r\nHavish fits seamlessly into the role of the responsible breadwinner, impressing with his screen presence and comic timing. Kavya Thapar shines as the charming Nizam girl, and their chemistry is electric. Nenu Ready boasts an impressive cast, including Brahmanandam, Srilakshmi, Vennela Kishore, and VTV Ganesh, ensuring non-stop entertainment. Nizar Shafi\'s cinematography and Mickey J Meyer\'s background score add to the film\'s vibrant atmosphere.\r\nWith its strong cast and crew, Nenu Ready promises to be a fun-filled entertainer. The film is set to release in summer 2026, and audience are eagerly awaiting its arrival.\r\n

Nenu Ready Offers Hilarious Ride

Fun Filled Entertainer Teaser Of Nenu Ready

\r\nIs this Swayambhu interesting detail. Young hero Nikhil is known for his unique and different genre entertainers. He attained national stardom with his film Karthikeya 2. Movie lovers for long have been waiting for Karthikeya 3.\r\nIn the meantime, all eyes are on his upcoming project Swayambhu. The film directed by Bharat Krishnamachari is progressing at a brisk pace. Now, exciting information is coming about the film. Inside tak is the film\'s interval sequence will have high octane action sequences which would be shot on Nikhil and other actors.\r\nBuzz is the film\'s action visuals will be extremely wild.Nikhil\'s appearance will be completely different in these sequence and will surprise all. The film stars Samyukta and Nabha Natesh as the female leads. The film is up for a grand release on 13 Feb 2026 in a grand manner.\r\nKK.Senthil Kumar is the cinematographer and while Bhuvan and Sreekar are producing the film under Pixel Studios. Tagore Madhu is presenting the film.\r\n

Interesting Details On Swayambhu

Is this Swayambhu interesting detail

The Ghattamaneni family is welcoming a new generation into the film industry. Jaya Krishna, son of Ramesh Babu and nephew of Mahesh Babu, is making his acting debut with Srinivasa Mangapuram, directed by Ajay Bhupathi. The film is currently in production, and Jaya Krishna's first look has generated significant buzz among fans.

Jaya Krishna recently broke his silence, speaking emotionally at the statue unveiling ceremony of Superstar Krishna in Vijayawada. He expressed gratitude towards Krishna, saying, "I feel like Grandfather Krishna is by my side and guiding me in everything I do." Jaya Krishna's speech showcased his humility and confidence, highlighting the values instilled in him by his.

Jaya Krishna's babai, Mahesh Babu, has been a mentor to him, and he's proud to have him release the first look of his debut film. "Mahesh Babu has always been like a mentor to me. I am a big fan of him," he said, expressing gratitude.

The fans are eagerly waiting to see Jaya Krishna's acting skills in Srinivasa Mangapuram. With his family's legacy and support, he's poised to make a mark in the film industry.

JK Emotional at Krishna statue launch

Superstar Krishna Statue Inaugurated At Vijayawada

Director Anil Ravipudi has revealed the secret behind Nayanthara's participation in the promotions of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, saying it was an emotional connection and genuine approach that won her over. The film marks Nayanthara's third collaboration with Chiranjeevi and the first ever on screen pairing of Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh, generating huge expectations among fans.
Anil Ravipudi, known for his family entertainers, ensured that every artist and technician felt comfortable working on the film. He believes that Nayanthara's honesty and strong beliefs made her participate in the promotions. The director also hinted at a strong emotional point in the film, saying the scenes between Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, and the children would be heartwarming.
The film boasts top-tier technical talent, with Bheems Ceciroleo scoring the music, Sameer Reddy handling cinematography, and Tammiraju editing the film. A S Prakash served as the art director, and the film is presented by Smt. Archana under Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is set to hit screens today on January 12, promising a mix of comedy, drama, and emotion. With Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh sharing the screen for the first time, the film is expected to be a major treat for fans.
Please Click Here:&nbsp;<a style="font-weight: 700; text-align: start;" title="review" href="/review/mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-review/1923" target="_blank">Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Review</a>

How AR Convinced Nayanthara

Anil Ravipudi Revealed How He Convinced Nayanthara For Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu Promotions

\r\nThe teaser trailer of Maa Inti Bangaram, starring Tollywood star heroine Samantha, is making waves on social media. The film\'s teaser has garnered over 20 million digital views in a record time, impressing audiences with its gripping storyline.\r\nThe story revolves around Samantha, who moves to a village as a daughter-in-law after her marriage. The film explores the challenges she faces and her journey towards empowerment. Raj Nidimore, Samantha\'s husband, has penned the story, while Nandini Reddy directs this exciting project.\r\nSamantha\'s production company, Tralala Pictures, is producing Maa Inti Bangaram, with Santosh Narayanan composing the music. The film promises to be an emotional rollercoaster, showcasing Samantha\'s versatility as an actress. The buzz around Maa Inti Bangaram is palpable, with fans eagerly awaiting its release.\r\n

MIB Teaser Creates Very Good Buzz

Samantha Latest Film Maa Inti Bangaram Teaser Ruling Social Media

\r\nThe makers of Vijay\'s Jana Nayagan have approached the Supreme Court, challenging an interim stay by the Madras High Court on the film\'s certification. The appeal was filed after the Chief Justice of the Madras HC stayed an order by Justice PT Asha directing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant the film a U/A 16+ certificate.\r\nThe CBFC had argued that they weren\'t given time to file a counter-affidavit after Justice Asha\'s judgment, and that Justice Asha had quashed an order from the CBFC Chairman without any appeal being filed. The movie\'s release has been delayed due to a complaint alleging that its content hurts religious sentiments.\r\nJana Nayagan features an ensemble cast, including Mamitha Baiju, Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Pooja Hegde, and Narain. Directed by H Vinoth, the film\'s music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan and editing by Pradeep E Ragav. The film is co-produced by Jagadish Palanisamy and Lohith NK, and is Vijay\'s final film before his full-time transition to politics.\r\nThe ongoing censorship row has prompted calls for reform in the film certification process, with veteran actor Kamal Haasan urging the government to set up a regulatory body to oversee the CBFC and ensure transparency and accountability. The Madras High Court will next hear the matter on January 21, and the Supreme Court is expected to take up the appeal on January 12.\r\n

Jana Nayagan Certification Row

Jana Nayagan Makers Approach Supreme Court

\r\nPrabhas\'s latest film, The Raja Saab, has finally arrived in theaters, and fans are buzzing about the newly added \"Upside Down\" fight scene. This fantasy horror comedy follows Prabhas\'s character as he navigates a haunted royal mansion to uncover the truth about his missing grandfather, who\'s revealed to be a ghost.\r\nThe film boasts an impressive cast, including Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Ridhi Kumar. Thaman S has composed an electrifying soundtrack, while Karthik Palani\'s visuals are breathtaking. The team\'s attention to detail is evident, particularly in the construction of two giant mansion sets, one of which is completely upside down. As there were complaints about not including Old Prabhas getup scenes and upside fight, makers added that sequence.\r\nThe Raja Saab has been received with mixed reviews. With its unique blend of horror and comedy, and the added fight scene is sure to amplify the thrill. Prabhas is in top form, and the supporting cast delivers commendable performances. With its engaging narrative and stunning visuals, The Raja Saab is a decent watch for fans of the genre.\r\nThe film\'s streaming rights have been acquired by JioHotstar, so fans can look forward to watching it online once the theatrical run wraps up. For now, catch The Raja Saab in theaters in Telugu and dubbed versions (Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam).\r\n

The Raja Saab New Version Is Playing

The Upside Down Fight Added To The Raja Saab

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Mega Star Chiranjeevi-Successful Director Anil Ravipudi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is releasing on 12 Jan 2026. With Victory Venkatesh playing a powerful cameo and lady superstar Nayanthara being the female lead, expectations are sky hith. The film's songs Meesala Pilla, Sasirekha and the song on Venkatesh and Chiranjeevi became the chartbusters. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu's OTT rights have been bagged by Zee5 and streaming will be after the end of the theatrical run. Let us findout what entertainment Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu gave to movie lovers kickstarting the Sankranti celebrations.
What happens when Mega Star Chiranjeevi decides to do a Hilarious Entertainer after a long time and decides to team with Anil Ravipudi who turned into a hit machine with films like F2, F3, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam and Bhagavanth Kesari?&nbsp;
Chiranjeevi is no novice to comedy and hilarious entertainers but it has been a longtime to see him in a hilarious entertainer. After his return, he did serious films Khaidi No 150, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, Godfather, Acharya and Bholaa Shankar. While one can give an exception to Chiranjeevi for doing Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy as he realised his dream of donning a freedom fighter role, all other films are the remakes of either Tamil and Malayalam films.
To the top of it, many trolled him for doing romantic roles even at this age and asked him to do roles suited and be dignified on the screen. With Acharya and Bholaa Shankar turning out to be disasters, Chiranjeevi introspected and decided to do a hilarious entertainer.
Though Anil Ravipudi is on a hit run, all his films be it F2 and Sankranthiki Vasthunnam sailed through riding on Sankranti season though they had routine, monotonous and outdated comedy. In the midst of all this, let us see what magic they created with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Did Chiranjeevi's dream to score a hit with hilarious entertainer turned out to be true, did Anil Ravipudi came out with something new or did he try to come up with routine stuff and tried to sail through the Sankranti festive season has to be seen.
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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu story revolves around a middle aged person, whose marital life after his love marriage gets rocked due to hidden conspiracies and how he balances his high profile professional life and sets right his marital life winning over his loved ones.&nbsp;
Shankara Vara Prasad (Chiranjeevi) who works as a NIA Officer for Union Home Minister Nitin Sharma (Sarath Saxena), has a rocked married life.&nbsp;
Why his married life with India's most successful business woman Sasirekha (Nayanthara) got rocked, who is behind it, what role Sasirekha's father (Sachin Khedekar), Prasad's team of officers Jwala (Catherine Tresa), Narayana (Harshavardhan), Mustafa (Abhinav Gomatam) played, whether Prasad gets united with Sasirekha and his children form the rest of the narration.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Mega Star Chiranjeevi is known for his versatile performances. He can do any role effortlessly. However of late, he is seen in routine, monotonous and tailor made roles that are either extremely serious or overtly romantic that looked out of the box for his age. Under these circumstances Chiranjeevi decided to do full length hilarious role.
In Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, one can see the vintage Chiranjeevi. Chiranjeevi as usual looked terrific in breathtaking action sequences and also in the emotional scenes as a father who tries to get near his wife and children. What made this role special is Chiranjeevi showing his forgotten comic angle. This brought back the memories of his olden days aka Rowdy Alludu and others.
What endears and surprises all is the look of Chiranjeevi. Chiranjeevi looked extremely young and Anil Ravipudi should be complimented for styling Chiranjeevi in such a manner. The costumes for Chiranjeevi are perfect and it blended well highlighting the class and mass appeal.
Chiranjeevi infact carried the film on his shoulders. With Chiranjeevi's stellar performance, all the other shortcomings get vanished completely.
Nayanthara looked graceful on&nbsp; the screen. She made her presence felt as a egoistc and hurt woman. Her chemistry with Chiranjeevi is a treat to watch. Sachin Khedekar is good in his role as Nayanthara's father. Catherine Tresa is good on the screen. Others like Abhinav Gomatam, Harshavardhan performed according to their roles.
Venkatesh made his presence felt in the special role. His scenes along with Chiranjeevi are good to see on screen. However he should have been used in the more impactful manner.
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Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu story is written by Anil Ravipudi. It is known that Anil Ravipudi focuses more on providing wholesome entertainment to the movie lovers rather than concentrating on the story. The story is simple and shows the efforts of an estranged husband, trying to save his marriage life and resolve issues with his wife and lead a happy life with his family comprising of his children.
Many such stories are seen earlier and so if people look for novelty and exciting elements in the story, they will not find anything. In that point of view, there is virtually no story and it turns out to be simple. Anil Ravipudi concentrated on including entertaining and hilarious elements revolving around Chiranjeevi and showing him in a vintage manner and bring back the nostalgic memories.
The intial start to the story makes viewers wonder where the director is heading and what he is upto as the first few minutes are loaded with slow and illogical scenes. But Anil Ravipudi quickly gains focus and from then then the screenplay turns out to be racy without any lags.
The narration flows in a smooth and steady manner just like taking viewers on a boat that sails through the serene flow of water. Though the scenes are predictable, Chiranjeevi's youthful exuberance, grace, style and mannerisms and the captivating look makes up for all the other shortcomings.
He virtually carried the film on his shoulders as the first half after the initial action sequence shifts to family elements. The first half ends on a decent note with equal blend of humor, romance, action, sentiment and emotions, setting the tone for the second half. The first half gives viewers a feeling that they have got what they paid for to enjoy the Sankranti festival.
The second half starts in the similar manner but the entertainment takes a back seat with the focus shifting on husband and wife problems and how they reunite. The scenes turn monotonous and at times over the top and this impacted the pace of the narration. Just as viewers feel that Anil Ravipudi is losing the track with mundane elements, the entry of Venkatesh changes everything once again.
The combination scenes featuring Venkatesh and Chiranjeevi takes the narration to the next level. Both dancing to their hit songs turns out to be the highlight. But after all the buildup, one gets a feeling that Venkatesh is under utilised and after elevating him to the core, his role shouldn't have been there in the climax as it seems bringing down the heroism of Chiranjeevi.
The climax is streched and dragged and the film comes to a routine ending. After the racy and entertaining first half which made the film a decent watch, the second half brought down the intensity levels. Few over the top scenes, lack of strong story, weak characterisation of the villian, climax resembling other hit films, undid all the good work.
Bheems Ceciroleo came up with the songs like Meesala Pilla and Sasireka which turned out to be chartbusters even before the release of the film. Apart from it, there is Hook Step stong and also Mega-Venky Mass song. Hook Step song shot on Chiranjeevi highlighted Chiranjeevi's iconic dance moves and it looked ok on the screen. One gets a feeling that the song could have been shot in a better way. The Sasireka song shot on Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara is colorful and appealing and the chemistry is captivating. Both came up with good dance moves and expressions.
The Meesala Pilla song belied all the expectations and turned out to be just ok on the screen and this could have been due to the prior scenes that preceded the song. Mega Victory mass song turns out to be ok. His background music is in sync with the storyline. Dialogues are hilarious and at times turned out to be ok and over the top.
Sameer Reddy with his cinematography turned the film colorful. He showed the scenes in a visually appealing manner. The editing of Tammiraju is good in the first half except for few scenes here and there but it could have been far better in the second half as many scenes dragged the pace of the narration. Production values are of top class.
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Altogether, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu turns out to be a perfect funfilled family entertainer. Anil Ravipudi's story for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu turns out to be simple and predictable. The story lacks novelty and this becomes the big minus. But Anil Ravipudi is known to entertain viewers with simple stories and he managed to do the same for most of the part in his latest outing.
He got the first thing right- That is to show Chiranjeevi in the most stylish and captivating avatar. He styled the look of Chiranjeevi which many filmmakers in the recent past failed completely. Chiranjeevi looked young and handsome and to the top of it, his mannerisms and expressions are a treat to watch.
By getting the Chiranjeevi's look right and elevating his character with different shades though at times looked silly, showing him in a vintage manner, turned the clock back, leaving all the movie lovers and mega fans mesmerised. With this Anil Ravipudi's half the job is done.
From then it is a cakewalk for Chiranjeevi as he slipped into the role effortlessly though the story lacked the strong elements, screenplay included illogical scenes and direction drifted in the second half. The presence of Venkatesh and the combination scenes of Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh makes the day for everyone. Few over the top scenes, weak villain and routine elements hampered the final outcome a bit.
However, Chiranjeevi's mega mass feast, Venkatesh's special and Nayanthara's presence, entertains viewers to the core. Little finetuning of the script, few powerful emotions in the story and racy screenplay in the second half would have added more punch to the final outcome. Considering all these elements,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 3 star rating for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.

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