The ex citement around Mega157, starring Megastar Chiranjeevi and directed by commercial hitmaker Anil Ravipudi, has just gone up a notch with the announcement of Nayanthara joining the project as the female lead. The news was made official through a creatively crafted promo video released by the makers, giving fans a taste of what’s to come from this Sankranthi 2026 release.

The film, being produced on a grand scale by Sahu Garapati under the Shine Screens banner in collaboration with Sushmita Konidela’s Gold Box Entertainments and presented by Smt. Archana, promises to be a full-blown entertainer. It also marks Chiranjeevi’s return to a full-length humorous role—a genre his fans have long missed him in.

The promo video introducing Nayanthara is a masterstroke from Anil Ravipudi, known for his quirky and innovative promotional strategies. In the video, Nayanthara is seen casually interacting in Telugu, grooving to Chiranjeevi’s iconic songs during a car ride, reviewing the script, and even mouthing one of the superstar’s classic dialogues. The surprise appearance of director Anil Ravipudi at the end seals the announcement in style.

This marks the third collaboration between Nayanthara and Chiranjeevi after Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Godfather. Her involvement in this pre-shoot promo reflects her enthusiasm and trust in the project and showcases a lighter, fun-loving side of the actress that fans rarely see. According to sources, Anil Ravipudi has crafted a refreshing and strong role for her, which will be a highlight of the film. Even before the film has gone on floors, the promotional campaign has already struck a chord with audiences. Every updatefrom the film’s announcement, crew introductions, to Nayanthara’s reveal has been designed to spark excitement while revealing just enough to keep fans eager for more.

The technical crew for Mega157 includes Sameer Reddy as the cinematographer, Bheems Ceciroleo as the music composer, and Tammiraju handling the editing. Writers S Krishna and G Adi Narayana are shaping the story, while AS Prakash oversees production design. S Krishna also serves as the executive producer, ensuring seamless coordination behind the scenes.

Anil Ravipudi, fresh from the success of his Sankranthi campaigns, has confirmed that Mega157 is slated for a festive release in Sankranthi 2026, signing off the promo video with the tagline “Sankranthiki Raffadincheddham,” signaling a fun-filled treat for the holiday season. With Nayanthara and Chiranjeevi sharing screen space under Anil Ravipudi’s energetic direction, expectations are sky-high. The project promises not just star power, but also strong content and entertaining moments that are bound to make it a festival favorite when it hits screens.