“The Credit Goes Entirely to Chiranjeevi Garu”: Director Anil Ravipudi at the Mega Success Meet of ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’
The Sankranti box office has been set ablaze by the Megastar Chiranjeevi starrer ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’. Directed by "Hit Machine" Anil Ravipudi and featuring a powerful cameo by Victory Venkatesh, the film has turned into a massive blockbuster, shattering records and running with housefull boards globally since its release on January 12, 2026.
To celebrate this monumental success, the makers organized a "Mega Blockbuster Thank You Meet" in Hyderabad.
Anil Ravipudi: "Chiranjeevi Garu is the Inspiration for the Navarasas"
An emotional and jubilant Anil Ravipudi addressed the gathering, crediting the film's lightning-fast development and success to the Megastar.
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A Script Born of Inspiration: Anil revealed that he completed the script in just 25 days. "The reason for such speed was Chiranjeevi Garu. When I write for him, I don’t just see a hero; I see the ultimate inspiration for every emotion. Whether it’s grace in dance, intensity in action, or the ability to move the audience to tears without shedding a drop himself—he is the benchmark."
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The "Bossism" Factor: Anil shared that capturing the iconic 'Megastar Style'—from his casual body language to the way he lights a cigarette—was the core vision of the film.
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On Victory Venkatesh: Anil expressed deep gratitude to Venkatesh for accepting the pivotal cameo. "The theater erupts when these two stars dance to each other's songs. Having Venkatesh Garu on set was like traveling with a best friend."
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Fan Frenzy: The director jokingly mentioned that the love from "Mega Fans" is so intense that some have even tried to pull him in for a celebratory kiss!
Voices from the Producers
Sahu Garapati (Shine Screens)
"Working with Megastar is a dream come true for any producer. I told Anil two months ago that the 'Box Office' would become the 'Boss Office' with this film. We are thrilled to see the distributors and exhibitors celebrating this Sankranti success."
Sushmita Konidela (Gold Box Entertainments)
"I am overwhelmed by the response from Telugu audiences worldwide. When we launched the film, my father told me to uphold the name 'Sushmita Konidela.' With this success, I feel I have honored his words. This is the best Sankranti gift Anil could have given us."
A Silver Jubilee Celebration for Bheems Ceciroleo
Music director Bheems Ceciroleo shared a personal milestone during the meet. "I have been in the industry for 25 years, and there is no better way to celebrate my Silver Jubilee than with a Megastar blockbuster. I am eternally grateful to Anil Ravipudi for trusting my vision and to the fans for making the songs such a huge hit."
Technical Brilliance and Ensemble Cast
The event saw the attendance of the entire unit, including:
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Cinematography: Sameer Reddy was lauded for the vibrant visuals.
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Art Direction: AS Prakash for the grand sets.
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Editing: Tammiraju, who has been with Anil since his debut.
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The Cast: Harshavardhan, Abhinav, Srinivas Reddy, and Sai Srinivas, along with writers and fight masters, celebrated the collaborative victory.
