Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Movie Review: Anil Ravipudi gets the nod to reunite with Chiranjeevi after making waves with his film Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, a film that left everyone wanting more of that good old familiar Chiranjeevi style from back in the day. The audience had seen Chiranjeevi make a comeback of sorts in Waltair Veerayya, but they were eager to get a taste of the classic style the megastar is so famous for. Anil Ravipudi, who helped Venkatesh get his biggest box office hit of last year, is at it again, delivering a blockbuster for the Megastar. Let's see what all the fuss is about.
Anil Ravipudi's films aim to provide fun, entertaining experiences through straightforward storytelling, which just goes to show how good his screenplays are. You can break the plot of Shankara Vara Prasad (Chiranjeevi) down to its simplest form: this national security officer falls for a high-powered businesswoman, Sashirekha (Nayanthara) - they have two kids, get hitched and all that jazz - but things take a turn when Sashirekha's dad, GV (Sachin Khedekar), uses his clout to break them up. The real meat of the movie is about Prasad trying to keep his family safe while also fighting against some faceless menace. And then there's the million-dollar question: is Venky Gowda (Venkatesh) going to walk into this family drama and stir things up?
The Boss is back in all his glory - the fans of the "Boss" character in this movie have got their wish. Every scene is a showcase of Chiranjeevi's raw style and unbridled charisma, from the opening credits to the very last one. You can call Anil Ravipudi a master of 'Mega Swag' - the movie has got it all in spades and it is a work of art. To see Chiranjeevi in his vintage avatar from Jai Chiranjeeva and Andari Vaadu is pure joy.
When the movie showcases Chiru's deadpan comedy timing, his fantastic dance moves, and his ability to do intense emotional scenes without breaking a sweat, you know you are in for a treat. The scene where his daughter says, "I wish my dad were more like you" - well, it's a tear jerker and shows just how far Chiru can stretch himself as an actor. And in case you forgot, the movie is also a response to all the critics who were quick to poke fun at his promotional vids.
Nayanthara nails it as Sashirekha - she looks absolutely stunning, in fact, her best yet - all thanks to her ability to rock both traditional sarees and modern fits. The on-screen chemistry between her and Chiru just makes the movie go up several notches. They have got this effortless style that makes for great viewing.
Double the fun with Venky: Chiru gets his comedy and family bonding in the first half of the show and then bang! Venkatesh swings in with a bang in the second half. The 'Venky Gowda' character and the scenes between Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh are an absolute riot. The audience is in dreamland when the two superstars team up to belt out their hit songs. The final act is really inspired by the Jailer template and keeps the energy up and running to match those big festival releases.
Technical brilliance is all over this movie: Bheems Ceciroleo brings some fantastic music to the table, and Sameer Reddy gives us some super slick visuals that make us want to gaze at Megastar. Rao Ramesh and others in the cast all deliver solid performances and the movie looks fantastic with a rich background score that complements the action sequences.
Verdict: Anil Ravipudi has a straightforward creative process that enables him to create enjoyable content for his audience. The film appears as a standard commercial movie, but it provides complete entertainment for families and Mega fans during the Sankranthi celebration.
Final Word: Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu attended the festival and achieved box office success. A perfect 2026 Sankranthi Blockbuster!