Megastar Chiranjeevi teams up with Nayanthara for Mega 157

 The pre-production of Megastar Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film Mega157, directed by Anil Ravipudi, is in full swing. Chiranjeevi’s return to full length comedy after several years has garnered a lot of curiosity. While the film is set to go on floors soon, here’s an interesting development. The filmmakers released a new video to introduce Nayanthara as the leading lady opposite Chiranjeevi. The video shows Nayanthara speaking in Telugu with her staff, vibing to Chiranjeevi’s yesteryear superhit songs in her car, skimming through the script. She even delivers one of Chiru’s iconic dialogues, all with a bright smile. Towards the end, Anil Ravipudi joins her in the end to make the news official.

Welcome back for the hatrick film #Nayanthara!

Glad to have you on board for our #Mega157 journey with @anilravipudi.

SANKRANTHI 2026 à°°à°«à±Âఫాడిà°Â‚à°Âšà±Â‡దà±Âదాà°Â‚ 😉#ChiruAnil @Shine_Screens @GoldBoxEnt https://t.co/2faZXKNYaq

— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) May 17, 2025

Chiru-Nayan’s third collaboration

Mega157 marks Nayanthara’s third collaboration with Chiranjeevi, following her impactful roles in Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Godfather. The video not only showcases Nayanthara’s lighter side, but also hints at the fun-filled nature of her role. Anil Ravipudi is known for his slapstick comedy. Fresh off the success of Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, the director is brimming with confidence to churn out yet another blockbuster. According to sources, Anil Ravipudi has written an impact role for Nayanthara — one that promises to be both refreshing and has strong recall value. Fans are hoping that the on-screen pair of Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara will set the screens on fire. Chiranjeevi took to social media to welcome Nayanthara. Describing their collaboration as a hattrick, he expressed gladness to have her in the film anticipating a great journey.

Chiranjeevi looking for redemption

After his last film Bhola Shankar failed miserably at the box office, Chiranjeevi is looking for redemption. He believes Anil Ravipudi’s script has the potential to be a box office winner. Moreover, he is all excited to return to his favourite genre — action comedy — something the actor’s fans have been longing to see him for a long time. Bheems Ceciroleo is composing the music and the filmmakers aim for Sankranthi 2026 release. The director confirmed it once again through the new promotional video adding Sankranthiki Raffadincheddham.

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