Pushpa 2 star Allu Arjun has showered massive praise on megastar Chiranjeevi’s latest Sankranthi release, calling it a “BOSS-buster” and celebrating the film’s success across social media.

Allu Arjun’s Mega Celebration

Aspect	Details
Film	Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu
Lead Actor	Chiranjeevi (Megastar)
Director	Anil Ravipudi
Special Guest	Venkatesh Daggubati (Cameo)
Release Date	January 12, 2026 (Sankranthi)
Box Office	₹222 crore worldwide in 8 days
Music	Bheems Ceciroleo

Allu Arjun’s Heartfelt Praise

The Icon Star took to social media to express his admiration for Chiranjeevi’s latest offering. According to Pinkvilla, Allu Arjun wrote: “CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ENTIRE TEAM. THE BOSS IS BACK. L-I-T. Happy to see our megastar Chiranjeevi garu light up the screens again. Full vintage vibes.”

The Pushpa star specifically highlighted Venkatesh’s scene-stealing performance, Nayanthara’s gracious presence, and Catherine Tresa’s humorous contribution. He particularly praised music composer Bheems Ceciroleo for delivering whistle-worthy tracks like “Hook Step” and “Mega Victory.”

Family Pride Shines Through

Allu Arjun gave a special shoutout to his cousin Sushmita Konidela (one of the producers) and director Anil Ravipudi, emphasizing the collaborative family effort behind this blockbuster. His concluding line perfectly captured the sentiment: “This is not just a Sankranthi blockbuster… This is a Sankranthi BOSS-buster.”

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What Makes This Film Special?

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu follows Shankara Varaprasad, a national security officer whose personal and professional lives collide dramatically. The action thriller showcases Chiranjeevi as a middle-class NIA officer married to India’s wealthiest heiress, played by Nayanthara. After six years of separation due to family conflicts, an old enemy resurfaces, threatening everything he holds dear.

The film has struck gold at the box office, collecting over ₹222 crore worldwide in just eight days. The stellar ensemble cast includes Zarina Wahab, Harsha Vardhan, Abhinav Gomatam, and Sachin Khedekar in pivotal roles.

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Industry Camaraderie at Its Best

This public appreciation from Allu Arjun demonstrates the strong bonds within Telugu cinema’s leading families. Both actors hail from cinema royalty – Allu Arjun is the nephew of Chiranjeevi, making this praise even more meaningful for fans who celebrate these generational connections.

Meanwhile, Allu Arjun continues working on his upcoming magnum opus with director Atlee, tentatively titled AA22xA6, featuring Deepika Padukone. He’s also set to collaborate with Lokesh Kanagaraj on AA23, promising another action-packed thriller.

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