Chiranjeevi's highly anticipated Telugu film, 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' (MSVPG), officially premiered on January 11, 2026, ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on January 12, 2026, coinciding with the Sankranti festival. Early reports from both critics and audiences have been largely positive, with particular acclaim for Megastar Chiranjeevi's performance. The original article from 123Telugu.com, stating 'Chiranjeevi kills it,' accurately reflects the enthusiastic initial sentiment. Multiple sources, including Gulte and Telugu360, lauded Chiranjeevi's 'free-flowing' and 'effortless' acting, especially highlighting his comedic timing and emotional sequences, asserting that the film successfully presents a 'vintage Megastar' avatar. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the movie is a family entertainer featuring Nayanthara as the female lead and a special cameo by Victory Venkatesh. The film generated significant pre-release buzz, evidenced by strong advance bookings that saw over 108,000 tickets sold on BookMyShow within 24 hours in the Telugu states. It was also on track for a million-dollar premiere in the USA, demonstrating its global appeal among the Indian diaspora. The Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments also permitted ticket price hikes for the film, further indicating its high demand. Notably, reviews and ratings for 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' were temporarily disabled on BookMyShow following a court order, reportedly to counter organized negative campaigns. Despite some minor criticisms regarding a routine villain track and simple story, the overall consensus from early reviews positions the film as a fun-filled, watchable Sankranti release, primarily driven by Chiranjeevi's captivating screen presence.