South Indian cinema icon Chiranjeevi has confirmed that veteran actor Venkatesh Daggubati will join the cast of his upcoming film, ‘Man Shankara Varaprasad Garu’ (MSVG). The news was personally announced by Chiranjeevi through his social media channels.
Chiranjeevi shared a 37-second video clip on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The clip features Daggubati in a special appearance, culminating in both actors embracing.
His accompanying tweet extended a warm welcome to his co-star.
Welcoming my dear friend, Victory @VenkyMama to our #ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru Family 💐💐💐
Let’s celebrate the joy this Sankranthi 2026 in theatres 🤗 pic.twitter.com/3kITC2RlBU— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) October 23, 2025
‘MSVG’ is slated for a Makar Sankranthi 2026 release. This positions its theatrical debut around January 2026.
Anil Ravipudi is directing the project. Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara are cast in the lead roles, with Daggubati in a pivotal character.
The film is expected to be a comedy, aligning with Ravipudi’s signature style. The title ‘MSVG’ is derived from Chiranjeevi’s birth name, Shivashankara Varaprasad.
This marks Ravipudi’s inaugural collaboration with the megastar. The first look showed Chiranjeevi in a suit alongside security personnel.