Chiranjeevi in a Never-Before-Seen Role in Mega 158?

After delivering one of the biggest hits of his career during Sankranti with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Chiranjeevi has raised expectations for his next film. Many directors are eager to work with him and he has already given the green signal to Bobby and Srikanth Odela. Among them, Bobby’s project, tentatively titled Mega 158, is expected to go on floors first. The film team is currently busy with pre-production work and reports suggest that the movie may officially begin shooting on April 20.

This film is being produced on a grand scale by KVN Productions, with plans to release it during Sankranti 2027. The makers are reportedly selecting actors not only from Tollywood but also from other industries across India. There is strong buzz that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal may appear in a powerful guest role. National Award-winning actress Priyamani is expected to play the female lead, while Anaswara Rajan may appear as Chiranjeevi’s daughter. Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap is rumored to play the antagonist.

According to reports, Mega 158 will be set in a Mumbai backdrop and revolve around a mafia story. Chiranjeevi is likely to play a powerful mafia don, a role said to be completely new in his career. Director Bobby is said to be designing the film with strong action, mass appeal and emotional depth. The second half is expected to feature an intense flashback episode with high-voltage action scenes, making the film highly anticipated among fans.