Veteran Telugu actor Venkatesh Daggubati is set to portray a police officer in Megastar Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, directed by Anil Ravipudi. The announcement has generated significant buzz in the South Indian film industry, marking the first-ever collaboration between the two iconic stars.
According to reports, Venkatesh has already begun shooting for his role in Hyderabad. His character, a cop, will appear prominently in the second half of the film and is expected to bring a mix of intensity and charm to the narrative. Sources close to the production revealed that Venkatesh was impressed by the script and agreed to join the project immediately, with his scenes scheduled to be completed in a single shooting schedule. He will also feature in a special song alongside Chiranjeevi.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is described as a breezy family entertainer, with Nayanthara playing the female lead. The film is slated for release during the Sankranthi festival in January 2026, a prime window for Telugu cinema. The first song from the film, “Meesaala Pilla,” has already been released and received mixed reactions from fans and critics.
Director Anil Ravipudi, known for his commercial hits and energetic storytelling, is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the pairing of Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh. The film’s production team has kept plot details under wraps, but the inclusion of Venkatesh in a cop role hints at a layered narrative with action and emotional depth.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the on-screen chemistry between the two stars, both of whom have massive fan followings and decades of experience in the industry. The collaboration is seen as a major event in Telugu cinema, with expectations running high for box office success and critical acclaim.
