The Mega Victory Pre-Release Event of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu was held in Hyderabad with grand fanfare, graced by two stalwarts of Telugu cinema—Megastar Chiranjeevi and Victory Venkatesh. The event turned into a celebration of cinema, camaraderie, and Sankranthi spirit.
Producer Sahu Garapati expressed heartfelt gratitude to director Anil Ravipudi for making the dream collaboration possible. “Last Sankranthi, Anil shook the box office. This Sankranthi, he’s going to redefine it. That’s the confidence we have. The entire team worked relentlessly to bring the film on time,” he said.
Producer Sushmita Konidela called the project a landmark moment in her journey. “Releasing a film during Sankranthi itself is special, but doing it with my father is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thanks to Venkatesh and Nayanthara, the film has reached another level. Anil Ravipudi is the backbone of this movie,” she said. She also shared an emotional note on Ram Charan, adding, “My biggest love to Charan—he always checks on me to see if I’m doing okay.”
Director Anil Ravipudi brought the house down when he joined Baba Sehgal on stage for a live performance of the chartbuster ‘Hook Step’, electrifying the audience. Thanking the producers, he said, “Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela believed in this film from day one and carried it forward with complete trust. Bheems Ceciroleo has delivered his best album, and everyone should applaud him.”
He further thanked Nayanthara for her unwavering support, noting her participation in promotional content even during the industry strike. Speaking about Venkatesh, Anil said, “He is not just a friend but a guide. His positivity and sporting nature define his greatness. People are already discussing his role in many ways. The main reason he agreed to this film is Chiranjeevi. He appears as Venky Gowda from Karnataka in the film.”
Sharing his emotional journey with the Megastar, Anil added, “Working with Chiranjeevi garu is a dream for many. He has achieved everything—even a Guinness World Record. Watching different shades of his classic characters come alive every day on set was magical. On the final day of the shoot, he hugged me warmly—a moment I’ll cherish forever.”
Calling the film a complete festive entertainer, Anil concluded, “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is a wholesome feast packed with comedy, emotion, music, dance, and sentiment in perfect balance. Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh came together to give Telugu audiences a grand Sankranthi treat. I hope I get the opportunity someday to direct a full-fledged film with both of them.”
