{"id":27404,"date":"2026-01-12T10:47:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T10:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-x-review-fans-call-chiranjeevs-film-a-one-man-show-entertainment-news\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T10:47:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T10:47:39","slug":"mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-x-review-fans-call-chiranjeevs-film-a-one-man-show-entertainment-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-x-review-fans-call-chiranjeevs-film-a-one-man-show-entertainment-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu X Review: Fans Call Chiranjeev\u2019s Film A \u2018One-Man Show\u2019 | Entertainment News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9825281\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">January 12, 2026, 16:12 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9825281\" class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-1077101669 asubttl-schema\">Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara\u2019s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu receives a mixed yet largely positive response, with netizens praising Anil Ravipudi\u2019s way of making family dramas.<\/h2>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.whatsapp.com\/send?text=Mana%20Shankara%20Vara%20Prasad%20Garu%20X%20Review%3A%20Fans%20Call%20Chiranjeev%E2%80%99s%20Film%20A%20%E2%80%98One-Man%20Show%E2%80%99 - %0D%0Ahttps:\/\/www.news18.com\/entertainment\/mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-x-review-fans-call-chiranjeevs-film-a-one-man-show-aa-9825281.html%3Futm_source%3Dwhatsapp%26utm_medium%3Dsocial_share%26utm_campaign%3Dnw18english%0D%0A %0D%0A Get the latest news anytime, anywhere. Install News18 app for free! %0D%0Ahttps:\/\/onelink.to\/website-share-eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 sclrnd wapp social_share\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 notifycnt social_share\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/new_share_icon.svg\" alt=\"new share icon\" title=\"new share icon\" width=\"8\" height=\"9\" class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 social_share\"\/><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/new_whatsapp_icon.svg\" alt=\"new whatsapp icon\" title=\"new whatsapp icon\" width=\"21\" height=\"22\" class=\"jsx-ea217851d88955e2 social_share\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-1077101669\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-1077101669 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu released on January 12.&#10;(Photo Credit : X)\" title=\"Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu released on January 12.&#10;(Photo Credit : X)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-1077101669\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu released on January 12.<br \/>\n(Photo Credit : X)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">After a hiatus of three years megastar Chiranjeevi returned to the big screen with his much-awaited Sankranthi release Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/regional-cinema\/chiranjeevi-begins-filming-power-packed-climax-for-mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-ws-l-9676451.html\">Anil Ravipudi<\/a>, the Telugu action-comedy hit the theatres on January 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Being a Chiranjeevi film and a Sankranti release, expectations were naturally high, and audiences turned up in large numbers for the early morning shows. The film has already sparked lively conversations on social media, with early reactions on X (formerly Twitter) offering a mixed but largely positive response.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><strong>Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu X Review<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">While some viewers described the film as \u201caverage&#8221; or \u201csubpar,&#8221; fans were quick to hail it as a hit. Many agreed that Chiranjeevi\u2019s classic comic timing and energetic screen presence remain the film\u2019s biggest strengths and standout elements.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">One post on X reads: \u201cOne Word \u2013 EXCELLENT FILM Chiranjeevi THE BOSS IS BACK Nayanthara is PERFECT Apt For this Role. AnilRavipudi Knows FAMILY pulse. VenkyMama Comedy Works Well. GetsCinema \u2013 Reached \u2013 HYPEMETER \u2013 90 per cent.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">Another netizen wrote, \u201cMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is thoroughly @KChiruTweets \u2019s show, supported by a well-placed cameo from Venkatesh, Nayanthara doing what she does best, and @AnilRavipudi \u2019s trademark family-friendly comedy drama.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">Read the detailed review here:<\/p>\n<div class=\"twtiframe\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is thoroughly <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KChiruTweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@KChiruTweets<\/a>\u2019s show, supported by a well-placed cameo from Venkatesh, Nayanthara doing what she does best, and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnilRavipudi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@AnilRavipudi<\/a>\u2019s trademark family-friendly comedy drama.The film kicks off straight away with the lead\u2019s introduction,\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Srikanth (@SrikanthP111) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SrikanthP111\/status\/2010570202740834736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">January 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">One more X user wrote, \u201cMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu proves it loud &amp; clear \u2014 when Megastar #Chiranjeevi garu\u2019s grace leads, theatres don\u2019t just run\u2026 they celebrate. Pure mass with class, emotions with entertainment. This one is meant for the big screen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">A netizen wrote, \u201cMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is an Average Comedy Entertainer that is carried by Chiru\u2019s performance but only entertains in parts! The first half is passable and brings out Chiru\u2019s comedy timing after a long gap. However, the second half, which starts on a decent note, falters with repetitive comedy that doesn\u2019t land, an ineffective villain track, and the much-hyped Venky sequence that feels superficial and fails to make an impact. The comedy works in parts but feels artificial in other portions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"twtiframe\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">#ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru<\/a> An Average Comedy Entertainer that is carried by Chiru\u2019s performance but only entertains in parts!The first half is passable and brings out Chiru\u2019s comedy timing after a long gap. However, the second half, which starts on a decent note, falters with\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/venkyreviews\/status\/2010407444619612467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">Another review reads: \u201cMana Shankara Vara Prasad No Content, No logics, Just Fun in Some Moments with an Ordinary Story. Families will Connect, AnilRavipudi- Consistency on Family comedy drama is good. Chiranjaeevi- One Man Show&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"twtiframe\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnilRavipudi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@AnilRavipudi<\/a> IS THE MAN! \ud83d\udcafAnother SANKRANTHI, another BLOCKBUSTER \ud83d\udca5\ud83d\udca5Ey hero tho theesthe ah hero style, timing &amp; action ni catch chesi neat ga Hit kottadam, mamulodu kaadhu \ud83d\ude47\u200d\u2642\ufe0fAlways believed in you &amp; every time you proved why you\u2019re the best \ud83d\ude4c<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">#ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru<\/a>\u2014 ???????????????? (@urstrulyDhfmb) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/urstrulyDhfmb\/status\/2010597975421300862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">January 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"twtiframe\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Watched mana shankara vara Prasad premiers yesterday in prasads screen 3 loved the soundBOSS IS BACKGo with your family and enjoy without a doubt <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/piPD3Q1osg\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/piPD3Q1osg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 the__tejas.p (@KamalaSahu44718) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KamalaSahu44718\/status\/2010585130285547926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">January 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"twtiframe\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">mana shankara varaprasad garu is blockbuster cinema. unlimited entertainment through out the film. never a dull moment. the best thing about the film is boss and his charisma. boss sir made everyone watching the film time travel..witness the vintage boss of 2000s. Venky mama lit\u2026\u2014 Hero (@PsychoViswa) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PsychoViswa\/status\/2010439868716105730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\">Alongside, Chiranjeevi, Mana Shankara, Vara Prasad Garu also stars Nayanthara, Venkatesh and Catherine Tresa. The film is backed by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-1077101669 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>January 12, 2026, 16:07 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-1077101669 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/entertainment\/\">entertainment<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu X Review: Fans Call Chiranjeev\u2019s Film A \u2018One-Man Show\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. 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