Buzz: Megastar Chiranjeevi Switching To Rustic Cinema

Megastar Chiranjeevi mostly does commercial entertainers, and he’s coming up with “Mana Shankar Varaprasad Garu” on January 12th, 2026, which is very much in his forte.

A strong buzz is now doing rounds that after wrapping KS Bobby’s movie post this Anil Ravipudi directorial, Chiranjeevi might actually pivot towards rustic cinema.

For decades, Chiranjeevi has largely been associated with grand commercial entertainers, packed with songs, fights, and mass moments. However, he’s said to have heard a gritty tale from acclaimed Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran, and reports suggest that the Megastar has given a positive nod to the concept.

This new development indicates that the actor is keen on revisiting the content-driven, realistic cinema that defined his early career in the 1980s. Films like Swayamkrushi, Rudraveena, and Challenge showcased his ability to balance star power with strong social and emotional narratives, and such gritty, realistic films might impress his fans again.

While there is no official word about this project yet, industry insiders believe that the Megastar is consciously looking to diversify his filmography and leave behind a legacy that goes beyond the box office numbers.