Tollywood’s Megastar Chiranjeevi and blockbuster maker Anil Ravipudi have officially teamed up for a mass entertainer, working title Mega 157. The movie was formally launched today with a grand pooja ceremony, which was graced by some of the top industry personalities.
The movie, directed by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela, is set to be a high-octane action entertainer, a signature Anil Ravipudi production. With the star-studded event of its launch and a talented technical team, Mega 157 has already reached unprecedented levels of frenzy among fans.
A Star-Studded Pooja Ceremony
The Mega 157 launch ceremony was a grand one, attended by Tollywood’s who’s who. The first shot was directed by veteran director K. Raghavendra Rao, while the camera was turned on by producer Allu Aravind. To add to the splendor, Venkatesh, who has a special cameo in the movie, clapped the board.
A number of reputed film producers and directors graced the pooja ceremony, ensuring it stands as one of the most high-profile launches of the year. The gathering witnessed the presence of Dil Raju, Shirish, Naga Vamsi, UV Creations’ Vikram, Srikanth Odela, Bobby, Shiva Nirvana, Vamshi Paidipally, Mythri Naveen and Ravi, Ashwini Dutt, Ram Achanta, Sharrath Marar, Vijayendra Prasad, KS Rama Rao, KL Narayana, Suresh Babu, Venkata Satish Kilaru, Gemini Kiran, Chukkapalli Avinash, and Nimmakayala Prasad.
With such a strong lineup of industry heavyweights supporting the project, Mega 157 has already created high expectations among trade analysts and fans.
Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi: A Power-Packed Combination
Flix Kanche hero Anil Ravipudi, who scored huge hits in his previous outing with F2, Sarileru Neekevvaru, and Bhagavanth Kesari, has developed a high-intensity script in which Chiranjeevi will be playing a new and unique role. The movie, reportedly, promises an ideal mixture of action, comedy, and drama, with an all-round entertainer with masses of every age group.
Chiranjeevi, last seen in Waltair Veerayya, is again playing around with his roles and justifying why he is one of the biggest superstars of Indian cinema. His team-up with Anil Ravipudi is one of the most eagerly anticipated projects in Tollywood at the moment.
As icing on the cake, Venkatesh’s special cameo is set to be one of the big highlights, uniting two of Tollywood’s best-loved superstars on the screen.
Regular Shoot to Begin Soon: Targeting Sankranthi 2026 Release
The regular shoot of Mega 157 is set to begin shortly, with the makers eyeing a grand Sankranthi 2026 release. Sankranthi has always been a favorable season for Telugu films, and Chiranjeevi’s past festival releases have turned out to be box office blockbusters.
With mass following, a powerful story, and a festive release, the film is bound to create new benchmarks at the box office.
Introducing the Steller Technical Crew
The creators of Mega 157 have built a formidable technical crew, leaving no stone unturned in presenting the film visually and musically superior.
- Writer & Director – Anil Ravipudi
- Producers – Sahu Garapati & Sushmita Konidela
- Banners – Shine Screens & Gold Box Entertainments
- Music – Bheems Ceciroleo
- Cinematography – Sameer Reddy
- Production Designer – A S Prakash
- Editor – Tammiraju
- Writers – S Krishna, G Adi Narayana
- VFX Supervisor – Narendra Logisa
- Executive Producer – S Krishna
- Marketing – Hashtag Media
The music is composed by Bheems Ceciroleo, so there will be high-intensity mass songs and an intense background score. The movie will have great visuals courtesy Cinematographer Sameer Reddy and grand production design from A S Prakash.
What to Expect from Mega 157?
- Chiranjeevi in a Never-Seen-Before Avatar
Anil Ravipudi has hinted at a unique and entertaining role for Chiranjeevi, different from his recent films. Given his versatility, fans are excited to see how Megastar reinvents himself yet again.
- High-Energy Comedy and Action
Anil Ravipudi’s films are known for wholesome entertainment, blending action, comedy, and drama seamlessly. Mega 157 is expected to deliver a fun-filled mass entertainer with high-octane action sequences.
- The Megastar & Victory Venkatesh Combo
With Venkatesh’s special cameo, audiences are looking forward to witnessing the chemistry between two all-time greats. Their on-screen presence will be a big highlight.
- A Perfect Sankranthi Blockbuster
The Sankranthi festival season has always been auspicious for Chiranjeevi. If everything goes according to plan, Mega 157 will be a mass blockbuster and an ideal beginning to 2026 for Tollywood.
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Final Thoughts: A Mega Entertainer in the Making
Thanks to the mass appeal of Chiranjeevi, directorial skills of Anil Ravipudi, and Venkatesh’s special appearance, Mega 157 is set to be one of the most anticipated films of 2026.
The big pooja ceremony has paved the way for what will surely be a high-octane, fun film full of action, comedy, and commercial appeal. As shooting commences, everyone will be watching out for updates, first glimpse, and teaser announcements.
Meanwhile, Mega fans can get ready for another Sankranthi blockbuster starring Chiranjeevi that will sweep the box office in the coming Sankranthi!
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