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Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu movie review: what 8 critics say

12 Jan 2026 · Directed by Anil Ravipudi · Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, Venkatesh

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Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu has a Critic Score of 2.7/5 from 8 rated reviews; 4 recommend it. Critics are divided: none of the 8 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 1 gave it 2 or less. Criticised: the pacing.

Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu critic reviews (8)

What critics say Critics are divided: none of the 8 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 1 gave it 2 or less. Criticised: the pacing.

≈2est.
The Hollywood Reporter India · The Hollywood Reporter India

It’s always a treat to see young directors contour big-screen icons in exciting ways.

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3of 5
Gulte · Satya

Overall, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, has everything to become a big success at the box office this Sankranthi season.

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2.5of 5
Great Andhra · Venkat

Overall, “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu” is a festival-centric entertainer that succeeds in showcasing Megastar Chiranjeevi in a likeable, playful, and familiar avatar.

3of 5
Telugu360 · Telugu360

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is a good Sankranthi commercial entertainer. Chiranjeevi’s one-man show makes it a family outing film of the season.

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3.25of 5
123Telugu · 123Telugu

On the whole, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu is an enjoyable family drama with a good amount of fun moments and decent emotions. This is easily Megastar Chiranjeevi’s most entertaining avatar post comeback.

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≈2.5est.
The Hindu · Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu offers enough fun to gloss over its dull stretches.

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2.5of 5
The Indian Express · Swaroop Kodur

70-year-old Chiranjeevi is dynamic as ever, and Nayanthara is at her radiant best. But the film makes a low-effort attempt at entertaining us, and only a few parts work well.

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3of 5
Filmfare · Sashidhar Adivi

While the security subplot in this movie feels dated and the second half loses momentum due to a monotonous villain arc, the film is eventually anchored by Chiranjeevi's charisma and Anil Ravipudi's brand of humour.

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