Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Review – The boss show of Sankranthi entertainment

Cast – Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Nayanthara, Catherine Tresa, Zarina Wahab, Harsha Vardhan, Abhinav Gomatam, Sachin Khedekar, Sharat Saxena, Sudev Nair, Srinivasa Reddy, Harsha Chemudu, Master Revanth
Director – Anil Ravipudi
Producers – Sahu Garapati, Sushmita Konidela
Banner – Shine Screens, Gold Box Entertainments
Music – Bheems Ceciroleo
Runtime – 2 hrs 44 mins
Genre – Action Comedy
Release Date – 12 January 2026

Background-
After mixed results in recent years, Chiranjeevi returns with a family entertainer directed by Anil Ravipudi. The film was strategically released during Sankranthi, aiming to capture festive audiences with comedy, drama, and music.

Plot-
Sasirekha (Nayanthara), daughter of India’s richest man, falls in love with Shankara Vara Prasad (Chiranjeevi), a middle-class national security agent. Their marriage against her father’s wishes leads to separation. The father faces threats from criminals, and Shankara Vara Prasad must reunite his family while uncovering hidden ties with Venky Gowda (Venkatesh).

Artists Performances-
Chiranjeevi dominates with effortless comedy timing, emotional depth, and charm. Nayanthara complements him with grace, while Zarina Wahab shines in a motherly role. Venkatesh’s cameo adds humor though his track feels underdeveloped. Catherine Tresa and Harsha Vardhan provide light moments, while Sachin Khedekar and Sharat Saxena bring seasoned presence. Sudev Nair impresses as antagonist, and Master Revanth steals laughs in key sequences.

Technicalities-
Music by Bheems Ceciroleo balances lyrics and melody, with songs like “Sasirekha” and “Meesala Pilla” enhancing storytelling. Cinematography by Sameer Reddy captures vibrant visuals, while editing by Tammiraju is neat though could be sharper. Production values are strong, reflecting Shine Screens and Gold Box’s commitment.

Positives-

• Chiranjeevi’s commanding performance
• Engaging comedy episodes
• Strong screenplay in most parts
• Pleasant songs adding narrative depth

Negatives-

• Inconsistent pace in second half
• Weak writing for Venky’s track
• Lack of strong justification for separation subplot
• Background score in action scenes could be better

Analysis-
The film thrives on Chiranjeevi’s energy, blending humor and emotion seamlessly. Anil Ravipudi avoids forcing vintage Megastar tropes, instead crafting a relatable character. Comedy sequences, family drama, and music resonate well with audiences. However, uneven pacing and underwritten subplots slightly dilute impact. Still, the film delivers festive entertainment, balancing 70% strengths with 30% flaws.

Final verdict – The Boss Show

Rating – 3/5