Chiranjeevi’s next with Bobby Deol to begin shoot after April 11 pooja ceremony: Report

Chiranjeevi’s next with Bobby Deol to begin shoot after April 11 pooja ceremony: Report
Following the success of 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu', Chiranjeevi is set to begin his next film with director Bobby Kolli. The project will have its pooja ceremony on April 11, 2026, with shooting commencing around April 20. This venture marks a new banner's debut in Tollywood, with Priyamani and Priety Mukundhan in key roles and Thaman S composing music.
After the blockbuster success of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Chiranjeevi is gearing up for his upcoming film with director Bobby Kolli. The project has been making headlines lately, with reports suggesting that it is set to go on floors soon. The latest update reveals that the pooja ceremony will take place on April 11, followed by the shoot commencing within a few days.

Pooja ceremony and shoot dates

According to 123Telugu report, the film will have a grand pooja ceremony on April 11, 2026 — a customary ritual held before the start of a film. Following this, the regular shoot is expected to begin on April 20, 2026.
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Earlier, it was reported that filming would begin in the second half of April, and these dates now seem to align with that timeline. However, the makers are yet to make an official announcement.The film also holds significance as it will be backed by a new banner in Tollywood, which has previously produced films like Toxic and Jana Nayagan. This will mark their first Telugu venture, adding to the curiosity around the project.

Cast and music details

On the casting front, Priyamani and Priety Mukundhan are expected to play key roles. The music for the film will be composed by Thaman S.
Further details about the storyline and additional cast members are likely to be revealed during the official launch.This film marks the second collaboration between Chiranjeevi and Bobby Kolli after Waltair Veerayya, which was well received by audiences. Naturally, expectations from their reunion are high.

Chiranjeevi’s last release

Chiranjeevi was last seen in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu alongside Nayanthara. The film was released during the festive occasion of Sankranti 2026 and emerged as a major box office success, reportedly earning over Rs 300 crore worldwide.With this new project, fans are now hoping for another blockbuster from the megastar.
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