Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (U/A)
01/Nov/2026 Comedy, Drama

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

Critics Review

3.00

Mana Shankaravaraprasad Garu Review

The film starts like a spoof genre, ten minutes was all that was taken to set the carefree tonality of the film. The story arc is heavily adapted from Ajithkumar�s Viswasam, not the screenplay though. Wafer-thin content, be it the lead pair�s separation reasoning or the villain�s conflict, convenient writing and very minimal substance. What is dense here is the never-ending humour, which happens to be the biggest strength of director Anil Ravipudi and he has carried forward his supremacy in this film as well. The filmmaker is well aware of the audience�s pulse, his trademark hilarious moments are present in every single scene, that includes shifting some serious situations into the light-hearted zone.(more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

3.00

The Boss Show

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, has everything to become a big success at the box office this Sankranthi season. All you have to do is keep your thinking cap at home and step into the world of 'Vara Prasad', to get thoroughly entertained in a theatre with family for about two and a half hours.(more)

Source: Satya B, gulte.com

2.50

Chiranjeevi Shines, Comedy Falls Flat

Director Anil Ravipudi appears to be enjoying himself with his trademark fun-centric cinema, but Chiranjeevi stepping into this illogical and contrived formula proves slightly disappointing(more)

Source: BVS Prakash, Deccan Chronicle

3.25

An enjoyable family drama

This is easily Megastar Chiranjeevi�s most entertaining avatar post comeback. His minute expressions, comic timing, histrionics, and emotional act will please audiences and fans. The highly engaging first half, Nayanthara and Venkatesh�s presence, and good music are the other major positives. (more)

Source: 123 Telugu Team, 123telugu.com

3.00

Chiranjeevi's comeback party, logic not invited

Chiranjeevi finally looks like he is having fun again, and that joy translates directly to the screen. His comic timing, ease in performance, and relaxed body language make even routine scenes enjoyable. Compared to many star-driven or fan-service films, Anil Ravipudi�s films do not simply recreate iconic scenes or lean heavily on nostalgia. Instead, he builds situations around the actor�s strengths and what makes those performances connect. This film is no different. (more)

Source: T Maruthi Acharya, India Today