Nayanthara Joins Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi for the Mass Entertainer #Mega157
The excitement surrounding #Mega157, Megastar Chiranjeevi’s next big venture, just got a massive boost! The iconic actress Nayanthara is now officially onboard as the female lead, marking her third collaboration with Chiru after Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Godfather.
Directed by the ever-reliable Anil Ravipudi, known for delivering blockbuster crowd-pleasers, this upcoming film is being mounted on a grand scale. It is jointly produced by Sahu Garapati under the Shine Screens banner and Sushmita Konidela for Gold Box Entertainments, and presented by Smt. Archana.
A Fun-Filled Introduction Like Never Before
The announcement was made through a creatively packaged promo video — a signature move from Anil Ravipudi, whose promotional ideas are always the talk of the town. The video showcases Nayanthara in a playful mood — jamming to Chiranjeevi’s classic tunes, rehearsing lines, and delivering one of the Megastar’s legendary dialogues with charm. The clip ends with Ravipudi making a fun cameo to welcome her to the team.
This unique reveal not only confirms her role but also sets the tone for what fans can expect from the film — an out-and-out entertainer with doses of nostalgia, wit, and star power.
A Promising On-Screen Pairing
Nayanthara’s presence adds further value to the project, and her chemistry with Chiranjeevi is expected to be one of the film’s highlights. With a specially written role tailored for her by Ravipudi, fans are in for a refreshing and dynamic performance.
High-Profile Crew Behind the Scenes
The film’s technical team includes:
- Music: Bheems Ceciroleo
- Cinematography: Sameer Reddy
- Editing: Tammiraju
- Production Design: A.S. Prakash
- Writing Team: S Krishna & G Adi Narayana (also with Krishna as executive producer)
- VFX Supervision: Narendra Logisa
- Line Producer: Naveen Garapati
- Dialogues: Ajju Mahakali, Tirumala Nag
- Co-Director: Satyam Bellamkonda
- PRO: Vamsi-Shekar
- Marketing Partner: Haashtag Media
Festival Release Locked
Though filming is yet to kick off, the promotional rollout has been nothing short of impressive. Director Anil Ravipudi closed the video announcement with a clear message: “Sankranthiki Raffadincheddam”, reaffirming the film’s Sankranthi 2026 release plan.
With a dream team in place and Nayanthara now officially part of the cast, #Mega157 is shaping up to be one of the most eagerly awaited films in Chiranjeevi’s career.
