Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu, starring Chiranjeevi in the lead role, is considered to be a complete comedy-action entertainer directed by Anil Ravipudi. The makers have now officially announced that the film will release on January 12, 2026, coinciding with Sankranti next year.
Mana Shankar Var Prasad Garu release date confirmed
The official announcement was shared by Chiranjeevi himself through a social media post. The veteran star wrote, “Man Shankar Var Prasad Garu will meet you all in theaters on January 12, 2026. Bring your family along and celebrate Sankranti on the big screen. MSG on January 12.”
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Interestingly, this means that the megastar’s action-comedy film will hit the screens just three days after Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayakan and Prabhas’s The Raja Saab, both of which are scheduled to release on January 9, 2026.
Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu is an upcoming action-comedy film starring Chiranjeevi in the lead role. The film is touted to be a family entertainer, with the Khaidi No. 150 actor playing a character who must stop a corporate scam and deliver justice.
Apart from the megastar, the film stars Venkatesh in an extended cameo role, while Nayanthara plays the female co-lead.
Chiranjeevi’s work front
Apart from Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu, Chiranjeevi is also expected to be seen on the silver screen with his fantasy film Vishvambhara in 2026. The film, directed by Mallidi Vashishtha, was earlier scheduled to release on January 10, 2025, but was later postponed. The official release date is yet to be announced.
The film stars Trisha Krishnan, Kunal Kapoor, Aashika Ranganath, Surbhi Puranik, Esha Chawla and many others in lead roles.
Looking ahead, the Bhola Shankar star also has projects with directors Bobby Kolli and Srikanth Odela.
More About Jana Naygan and The Raja Saab
Thalapathy Vijay is expected to be seen in his last cinematic film Jana Nayakan. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film is a political action drama and the superstar is expected to play the role of a former police officer in it.
Along with Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol in co-lead roles, the film also stars Mamita Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Narayan, Priyamani and others in pivotal roles.
Meanwhile, The Raja Saab is a romantic horror-comedy starring Prabhas. Directed by Maruthi, the film revolves around a young man who plans to sell his grandfather’s ancestral mansion, but has to confront his evil spirit.
Directed by Rebel Star, the film also stars Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agarwal, Riddhi Kumar, Sanjay Dutt and others in lead roles.
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