Mega 157: Venkatesh Joins Chiranjeevi In Anil Ravipudi's Sankranthi Release

Dashing star Venkatesh is said to be joining forces with Chiranjeevi in director Anil Ravipudi's next production, Mega 157 tentatively titled. The action entertainer to be released next year during Sankranthi is creating a huge buzz in Tollywood.

Directed by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela, the film is in pre-production and will begin principal photography in June. Close sources to the production have revealed that Venkatesh's role is not a cameo but has a significant and key role in the story.

Venkatesh's Role Confirmed as Key to the Story

Industry sources have now confirmed that Venkatesh will be featuring in a lead role in Mega 157, refuting earlier speculations of a cameo role. His role is reported to be the crux of the film, playing an important role both in terms of plot and emotional content of the movie. The pairing of two veteran actors is guaranteed to add to the box office worth of the film and build fan expectations.

The movie, directed by Anil Ravipudi, will be likely to mix action and emotion in equal proportions. A director who has the capability to balance mass entertainment and engrossing narration, Ravipudi is said to be writing a movie that brings out the best from both the lead heroes. The movie will provide a festival-like environment to the audience during the 2025 Sankranthi season.

Production Details and Key Contributors

Mega 157 is also being produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela with solid support from creative as well as commercial fronts. The movie is now in the pre-shoot phase with final preparations for commencing regular shoots by June. The producers are said to be thinking of having a tightly planned shoot so that it gets a Sankranthi release as scheduled.

The technical team of the film consists of music director Bheems Ceciroleo, who will be handling the music, and cinematographer Sameer Reddy, who is popular for his visual narration. With a seasoned team in place, expectations are high for a well-made film that will be appreciated by both class audiences as well as Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh fans.