Anil Ravipudi and Chiranjeevi have come together for the festive film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Venkatesh has played a guest role in the film, and there are good expectations surrounding it. With promotional content and songs living up to the hype, let’s see how impressive the film turns out to be.
Sankara Varaprasad (Chiranjeevi), the Chief Security Officer of the Union Home Minister, divorces his wife Sasirekha (Nayanthara) due to a conspiracy by his uncle, despite her loving him deeply. However, Varaprasad yearns to share his love with his children as a father. Later, he learns that his wife, children, and father-in-law in Mumbai are in danger. He enters their house disguised as a security officer to protect them. Does he reconnect with his family as a father and husband? Who is threatening their lives, and why? How does Varaprasad face these challenges? This forms the core storyline.
Performances: Chiranjeevi delivers exactly what fans have been craving for years. His comedy timing, emotional depth, and stylish screen presence are a treat. His dressing style also stands out after a long time. Though brief, Venkatesh’s cameo is impactful. His chemistry with Chiranjeevi works brilliantly, especially in the song and banter sequences.
Nayanthara maintains grace and dignity, adding strength to her character. Catherine Tresa gets more screen space, and her comic scenes with Chiranjeevi work well. The twist involving her character and Venkatesh is engaging. Sudev Nair impresses once again as the antagonist. Harshavardhan and Abhinav Gomatam provide laughs with punchy dialogues.
Technical Aspects: As a dialogue writer, Anil Ravipudi once again proves the sharpness of his pen. The ladies’ party sequence, in particular, features punch dialogues that land strongly and evoke loud cheers. Music director Bheems surprises with his work in this film. The English song, background score for the introduction, father sentiment, and sound mixing quality stand out. This film firmly places Bheems in the league of top music directors.
Sameer Reddy’s cinematography, along with the production design and artwork, adds great value while keeping costs under control. There is no unnecessary expenditure, and not a single frame feels awkward. The team deserves praise for its well-planned pre-production.
Analysis: First of all, let’s talk about director Anil Ravipudi. There is no doubt that Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is one of Anil Ravipudi’s best works after Pataas. The core story, however, feels reminiscent of Ajith and Nayanthara’s Viswasam.
Anil Ravipudi has showcased Chiranjeevi exactly the way fans want to see him, and he has achieved nearly 90% success in that aspect. The megastar’s comedy timing, playful expressions, and energetic screen presence, which fans had missed for a long time, are brought back more stylishly and refreshingly.
With this, Anil Ravipudi scores success with his ninth film. He is the only director in the Telugu film industry after Rajamouli to maintain a 100% success ratio. Delivering such an output within a budget of ₹30 crores is no small achievement, especially during an industry slowdown. There is no doubt that Anil Ravipudi is currently one of the most sought-after and successful directors.
Verdict: Sankranthi films thrive on entertainment rather than logic, and Anil Ravipudi delivers exactly that. With Chiranjeevi’s swag, Venkatesh’s energy, and Bheems’ music, the film offers a full festive meal. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is yet another Sankranthi winner for Anil Ravipudi.
Bottom Line: Perfect Sankranthi feast
Rating: 3.5/5
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