Megastar Chiranjeevi started 2026 on a strong note with the Sankranthi hit Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu. His next big release, the much-anticipated Vishwambhara, is also slated to hit theatres this year. Meanwhile, buzz around his upcoming project with director KS Ravindra, popularly known as Bobby, is gaining momentum. The film is expected to go on floors soon, and early reports suggest it will explore a powerful father-daughter sentiment set against the vibrant backdrop of Kolkata.
Director Bobby, who impressed audiences with brotherly emotions in the blockbuster Walther Veeraiya, is now set to present Chiranjeevi in a fresh avatar as a devoted father. Sources indicate that the story revolves around a father’s bond with his teenage daughter, blending emotion with action. The film will reportedly be mounted against the backdrop of a powerful mafia, giving the narrative both heart and scale. Chiranjeevi has earlier expressed interest in playing a father who searches for his daughter in Kolkata, and this project aligns with that vision.
Champion fame Anaswara Rajan has reportedly been roped in to play Chiranjeevi’s daughter in the upcoming Bobby directorial. Her casting adds excitement to the project, as the film will focus on the father-daughter relationship while set in the city of Kolkata. The combination of strong sentiment, mafia elements, and the Megastar in a new-age father role is already creating buzz among Mega fans.
With Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu delivering a Sankranthi success and Vishwambhara lined up for release, Chiranjeevi’s 2026 slate looks packed. The Chiranjeevi-Bobby film is expected to begin shooting soon, and the Kolkata setting plus emotional core make it one of the most awaited announcements for Telugu audiences. Earlier in 90's Chiranjeevi's Blockbuster Choodalani Vundi and Recently Bhola Shankar also has Kolkata Backdrop.