Chiranjeevi-Anil Ravipudi's 'Mana Shankar Varaprasad Garu' Trailer Gets Mixed Reactions

• Megastar Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi's "Mana Shankar Varaprasad Garu" trailer released on January 4, 2026, receiving mixed reviews despite high expectations.
• Netizens and Mega fans found the trailer unengaging, citing issues like an "ad-like" feel, missing background music, and lack of grandeur.
• The trailer is being unfavorably compared to Prabhas's "The Raja Saab" trailer, with #RajaSaabTrailerBetter trending on social media.
• While some fans defend Chiranjeevi's energy, the mixed talk dampens pre-release buzz for the Sankranti 2026 release.
• The film releases January 12, facing competition from Prabhas's "The Raja Saab" on January 9, raising doubts about its box office impact.

Why It Matters: Chiranjeevi-Anil Ravipudi's highly anticipated film trailer received mixed reviews, raising concerns for its Sankranti release.