The announcement of Nayanthara joining the team was made by the makers, with a fun promo.
Published May 19, 2025 | 2:08 PM ⚊ Updated May 19, 2025 | 2:08 PM
Nayanthara joins 'Mega 157'. (Screengrab)
Actor Nayanthara is now officially part of the yet to be titled film of Chiranjeevi, under the direction of Anil Ravipudi.
The film tentatively titled Mega 157 was launched in March, along with a puja. It was attended by Anil Ravipudi, Chiranjeevi, his daughter, Konidela Sushmitha, who is also producing the film, and Venkatesh Daggubati.
The film will be jointly produced by Chiranjeevi’s daughter, Konidela Sushmitha, under Goldbox Entertainment, along with Shine Screens.
The announcement of Nayanthara joining the team was made by the makers, with a fun promo.
The promo showcases Nayanthara’s excitement for her Telugu film comeback as she enjoys Chiranjeevi’s hit songs. In the final moments, Nayanthara and director Anil Ravipudi perform Chiranjeevi’s signature salute, officially announcing the film.
The post on X read: “Welcoming the ever graceful queen, #Nayanthara garu to our #Mega157 journey as she brings her brilliance and elegance alongside our Megastar Chiranjeevi garu once again.”
Welcoming the ever graceful queen, #Nayanthara garu to our #Mega157 journey as she brings her brilliance and elegance alongside our Megastar @KChiruTweets garu once again ❤️
— https://t.co/P5SFAMwNKR#ChiruAnil SANKRANTHI 2026 – రఫ్ఫాడించేద్దాం pic.twitter.com/xuluceoZ9G
— Anil Ravipudi (@AnilRavipudi) May 17, 2025
Earlier, Anil Ravipudi announced that Chiranjeevi’s character is named Shankar Varaprasad.
He wrote on X: “Final script narration done & locked. I introduced the character “Shankar Varaprasad” in my story to Chiranjeevi garu.. He loved & enjoyed it thoroughly.”
Speaking at an event in February, Chiranjeevi said, “It’s going to be a laugh riot from start to finish. I’m attempting to be a full-fledged entertainer after so many years, and I’m eagerly looking forward to it, I’m always thinking of going onto the sets and how I will enact the scenes. Whenever Anil comes home to narrate the scenes, we both end up laughing out loud.”
Chiranjeevi has also signed a film with another young director, Srikanth Odela. Unanimous Productions and SLV Cinemas are jointly producing it, and actor Nani is presenting the project.
