US Edition‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’ Movie Review: Chiranjeevi Returns with a Fun Outing, and Venkatesh Joins the Party
Chiranjeevi's 70th birthday film blends nostalgia and comedy but earns a mixed 2.5-star reception for its uneven humor and predictable second half, critics say.
- On January 12, 2026, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu opened for Sankranthi and sparked quick reactions on X, with fans praising Chiranjeevi while others found the film routine.
- Anil Ravipudi leaned into his trademark approach, crafting a family-first film with broad humour, nostalgia, and fan-service in his first collaboration with Chiranjeevi, Telugu megastar.
- At 70, Chiranjeevi plays a mid-40s character yet retains showy moves and energy on screen, with an extended cameo from Venkatesh Daggubati and Nayanthara's poised performance.
- Reviews also emphasised uneven humour and a flagging second half, with jokes falling flat and momentum dipping after 164 minutes, while critics called the plot wafer-thin and cinematography merely functional.
- With Sankranthi timing and star power, the film is poised for box-office traction, but critics urged Anil Ravipudi's team to deliver stronger technical work despite festive appeal.
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