Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu is directed by Anil Ravipudi. It is a Telugu language film that focuses on romance and family with exciting action and comedy. The film is expected to attract audience’s interest, and is expected to be a great film to watch with family.
| Movie Name | Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu |
| Language | Telugu |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Romance |
| Director | Anil Ravipudi |
| Producer | Sahu Garapati, Sushmita Konidela |
| Lead Cast | Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, Venkatesh, Catherine Tresa |
| Supporting Cast | Sachin Khedekar, Harsha Vardhan, Sudev Nair, Abhinav Gomatam, Raghu Babu, Srinivasa Reddy, VTV Ganesh |
| Music Director | Bheems Ceciroleo |
| Cinematographer | Sameer Reddy |
| Editor | Tammiraju |
| Production House | Shine Screens, Gold Box Entertainments |
| Release Date | 12 January 2026 |
| Runtime | Approximately 164 minutes (about 2 hours 44 minutes) |
| OTT Platform | ZEE5 |
Overview
Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu
Genre
Action, Comedy, Romance
Language
Telugu
Release Date
12 January 2026
Cast & Crew
Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu casts Chiranjeevi as Shankara Vara Prasad, a national security officer, and Nayanthara as Sasirekha. Venkatesh plays Venky Gowda, and Catherine Tresa plays Jwaala. Other supporting actors include Sachin Khedekar, Harsha Vardhan, Sudev Nair, Abhinav Gomatam, Raghu Babu, Srinivasa Reddy and VTV Ganesh.
The main crew includes music director Bheems Ceciroleo, cinematographer Sameer Reddy, and editor Tammiraju.
Where to Watch
Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu was released in theaters on 12 January 2026. Given its over 2.5 hour runtime, it is likely one of the longest movies ever released in Indian theaters.
With the streaming rights acquired by ZEE5, there is speculation that it will become available for digital streaming approximately 4 weeks after it leaves theaters, although no official date has been released. Streaming ZEE5 will likely have it in the original Telugu language with English subtitles.
Reasons to Watch
- Chiranjeevi has the best presence on the screen. His role incorporates a bit of humor, a bit of sentiment, and a bit of action.
- Most of the time, Anil Ravipudi is known to use mass comedies that are entertaining. People typically have a range of interests and values in the culture, and Ravipudi typically has a range of interests and values in the culture.
- This is a family film for a group outing with some romance, comedy, and action.
Videos
Trailer 1
FAQs
Is Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu based on a true story?
No, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu is fictional. The film is an action-comedy and is not a biopic, or based on true events, or a true story, but is about a national security officer and his family.
Is Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu suitable for family viewing?
The movie has a U/A rating, which is intended for family viewing.
Which age group may like Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu the most?
Audiences who like action and comedy will like the movie. Older audiences will enjoy the sentiment with the family and the nostalgia with Chiranjeevi.
Is Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu linked to any other film?
Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu is not a sequel, nor is it part of any series. It is a standalone film, with it’s own star and story.
Will there be a sequel to Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu?
There is no official confirmation of a sequel. The film is a complete story and any sequel is left to the creativity and the sustained interest of the audience.
Will Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu be available on OTT?
The film is expected to be available in Telugu on ZEE5 and subtitles will likely be added for the audience who do not understand the language, especially for a major Telugu release.
