Chiranjeevi's 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' Gets Mixed Reviews, Fans Call it a 'One-Man Show'

• Megastar Chiranjeevi returns to the big screen after three years with 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu', a Sankranthi release directed by Anil Ravipudi.
• The Telugu action-comedy, released on January 12, 2026, generated high expectations and saw large audiences for early shows.
• Initial reactions on X (formerly Twitter) are mixed, with some calling it 'average' but many fans hailing it as a hit.
• Chiranjeevi's classic comic timing and energetic screen presence are widely praised as the film's biggest strengths.
• The film also features Nayanthara, Venkatesh (in a cameo), and Catherine Tresa, and is backed by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela.

Why It Matters: Chiranjeevi's comeback film receives mixed reviews, but his performance is lauded as the main highlight.