Megastar Chiranjeevi is gearing up for Sankranti 2026, but not without a huge hit at the box-office. The actor has set the theatrical release date for his upcoming entertainer as January 12, 2026 Man Shankar Var Prasad GaruSetting the stage for a high-voltage festive clash just days after two other pan-India giants hit the screens.

Chiranjeevi himself confirmed this and announced the release date. Man Shankar Var Prasad Garu Thalapathy will hit theaters only three days after Vijay Jan Naygan And Prabhas’ Raja SaabBoth are scheduled to be released on January 9, 2026. The timing puts the film right in the middle of the crowded Sankranthi corridor, traditionally one of the most lucrative windows of Telugu cinema.

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Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film is a comedy-action entertainer with a strong family appeal. Chiranjeevi plays a man who sets out to stop a massive corporate scam while ensuring justice, with the narrative balancing massive action beats and Ravipudi’s trademark humour. The makers have pitched it as a clean, festival-friendly outing for audiences of all age groups.

The cast of the film further increases the discussion. Venkatesh will be seen in an extended cameo, while Nayanthara plays the lead role. The combination of the experienced cast is expected to give both star power and emotional height to the story, with Chiranjeevi bringing his signature screen presence to the role.

Announcing the release the actor wrote, “Man Shankar Var Prasad Garu Will see you all in theaters on January 12, 2026. Bring your family together and celebrate Sankranti on the big screen. This message underlines the film’s status as a celebratory, community viewing experience.

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Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi also has a fantasy drama lined up Vishvambhra In the pipeline, directed by Mallidi Vashishtha. The film, originally scheduled for January 2025, has been postponed, with a revised release date yet to be announced. Its cast includes Trisha Krishnan, Kunal Kapoor, Aashika Ranganath, Surbhi Puranik and Isha Chawla.