Chiranjeevi and director Bobby Kolli are all set to reunite for their second collaboration, tentatively titled Mega158. Now, it appears that Mohanlal may play an important role in the film, which will mark the superstar’s first on-screen collaboration.
Mega158: Chiranjeevi and Mohanlal likely to collaborate for the first time
According to online buzz, Mohanlal is set to play an important role in Chiranjeevi’s next film. It is being said that this film is a gangster action film with a deep emotional background.
Although not much information has been revealed about the film, this will be the first time that Chiranjeevi and Mohanlal will be seen together on screen. Furthermore, reports suggest that a young and rising actress is being considered to play the role of the megastar’s daughter in the film. However, official confirmation is still awaited from the manufacturers.
The project, tentatively titled Mega158, marks director Bobby Collie’s second collaboration with Chiranjeevi after the 2023 film Waltair Veeraiya. Additionally, there is talk that the makers are likely to include a new music director, who has not worked with Koli before.
Chiranjeevi’s work front
Chiranjeevi is currently gearing up for the release of his next film Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film is touted to be an action-comedy entertainer starring Nayanthara in the lead role. The film has been officially announced to release on January 12, 2026, coinciding with Sankranti.
Apart from this, the actor has also completed work on his fantasy action film Vishwambhara, which is expected to hit the big screens in 2026. However, the official release date has not been announced yet.
Looking ahead, the megastar also has a project with The Paradise director Srikanth Odela.
Mohanlal’s upcoming movies
Mohanlal was recently seen in a cameo role in the Dileep-starrer Bha Bha Ba. Moving forward, the superstar will soon be seen on the big screen in Taurus.
Directed by Nand Kishore, the fantasy action film revolves around a businessman who experiences scenes from his past life, in which his own son appears as his enemy. This film is scheduled to release on 25 December 2025.
Drishyam 3 is expected to release in summer 2026, the actor also has roles in films like Patriot, Jailer 2, Thuddakkam and Khalifa.
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