Director Raghavendra Rao is the key force behind the Chiranjeevi Anil Ravipudi film

Released on January 12, Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu, starring Megastar Chiranjeevi and directed by Anil Ravipudi, is receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from audiences across the globe. The film has already scripted a significant box-office milestone by becoming Chiranjeevi’s fourth $2 million grosser in North America. Trade analysts are projecting a massive overall haul, with expectations ranging between ₹400 and ₹500 crore worldwide, underlining the film’s strong commercial momentum.

Director Anil Ravipudi has credited legendary filmmaker K. Raghavendra Rao as the key force behind the project coming to fruition. He revealed that nearly seven to eight years ago, Raghavendra Rao introduced him to Chiranjeevi at a function held at his residence and strongly recommended that the Megastar collaborate with Anil. Confident in Anil Ravipudi’s ability to tap into Chiranjeevi’s impeccable comic timing, Raghavendra Rao’s belief has now been vindicated. As hoped, the film finally materialized and struck gold upon release, leaving mega fans delighted and earning praise for Anil Ravipudi’s effective utilization of Chiranjeevi’s strengths.

Nayanthara plays the female lead in this role, while Bheems Ceciroleo composed music for this film, bankrolled by Shine Screens and Goldbox Entertainements combined.