'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' title glimpse: Anil Ravipudi says Chiranjeevi's look is 95% real, Not VFX

Megastar Chiranjeevi's upcoming film 'Mega157' has been officially titled as 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' on the occasion of the actor’s 70th birthday. The comedy entertainer is directed by Anil Ravipudi. Recently, the director revealed an exciting detail about Chiru's look in the film. Find out what it is below.As per a Gulte post, speaking at the film's title release event, Anil Ravipudi shared that the stylish avatar shown in the tease was not due to graphics or digital alteration. "This is just a sample; there are many more looks in the movie. And the credit goes completely to Chiranjeevi for the way he appears on screen," the director said.He went on to say that what the audience saw was real. "We didn't do anything to it in post effects or digital work. Chiru's look is 90 to 95 percent real," Ravipudi said.The 42-year-old director went on to share how Chiranjeevi achieved this remarkable physical makeover. "He lost a lot of weight with a strict gym routine, training both morning and evening. That's why he now looks as young as 45 to 50," he revealed.The 1-minute video shared by the makers begins with Chiranjeevi making a power-packed entry, stepping out of a car in a black suit, lighting a cigarette, and walking with his iconic swagger flanked by commandos. As he tosses the cigarette, the film's title is unveiled. In another glimpse, Chiranjeevi is also seen walking down stairs with a shotgun and riding a horse, emphasizing a rugged and stylish character.The film stars Nayanthara as the female lead and also marks her third collaboration with Chiranjeevi after 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy' and 'Godfather'.The movie is touted to release on the Sankranti 2026 release window.