Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu OTT Release: The Telugu action-comedy Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu arrived in theatres during the Sankranti festive window on January 12, 2026. Written and directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film marked another commercial collaboration between mainstream storytelling and a festival release strategy, a combination often favoured by the Telugu film industry. Headlined by Chiranjeevi, the film also features Venkatesh Daggubati, Nayanthara and Catherine Tresa in prominent roles.
Set within the framework of an action-driven narrative, the story centres on Shankara Vara Prasad, a national security officer whose personal life becomes closely tied to his professional duties. Years before the events of the film, Prasad’s marriage to Sasirekha collapses following ideological differences with her influential father. The separation distances him not just from his wife but also from his children, leaving unresolved emotional fractures that continue to shape his decisions.
The narrative takes a turn when Prasad re-enters his children’s lives under a different identity, using the opportunity as a way to reconnect with them without reopening old conflicts. At the same time, his professional life resurfaces as fresh security threats emerge around the same family he was once forced to leave behind. As these developments unfold, the film traces Prasad’s attempt to navigate personal responsibility and professional duty.
Technical Crew And OTT Release Details
From a technical standpoint, the film brings together a familiar crew from Telugu cinema. Music is composed by Bheems Ceciroleo, while Sameer Reddy handles cinematography. Editing duties were overseen by Tammiraju, with A S Prakash serving as production designer. The film is produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela under the banners of Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments, with Smt. Archana credited as presenter.
Following its theatrical run, attention has now shifted to the film’s digital release. For viewers who missed the big-screen outing or prefer watching at home, the makers have finalised the OTT premiere plans. Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu is set to stream from February 11, 2026, on ZEE5.
With its move to OTT, the film enters the next phase of its post-theatrical lifecycle, allowing it to reach audiences beyond cinemas. The digital release places the film among recent Sankranti titles making the shift from theatres to streaming within weeks of release.