Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Movie Review
Star Cast : Chiranjeevi as Shankar Varaprasad,Nayanthara as Sasirekha, Venkatesh as Vicky Gowda,Catherine Tresa,Sharath Saxena, Sachin Kadekar,Sudev Nair,Harsha Vardhan, Abhinav Gowmatham, Srinivas Reddy
Music director: Bheems Ceciroleo
Cinematography: Sameer Reddy
Editor: TammiRaju
Producers: Sahu Garapati, Sushmita Konidela
Director: Anil Ravipudi
Release date: 12th January 2026
Coming to the story Prasad (Chiranjeevi) is chief security officer of Home minister Sharath Saxena living alone with his mother Zarina Wahab.
In the flashback its revealed that how in middle age with great difficulty Chiru married Shasireka(Nayantara) and had two kids.
His billionaire father in law Sachin Kadekar who is against the marriage creates circumstances for their divorce.
Now Chiru living seperately misses his children and Sasireka.
Chiru’s father in law is attacked by Sudev and has a death threat.
After attack on Sachin Kadekar Chiru along with Home minister Sharath devise a plan for Chiru to be security officer of Sachin for Chiru to be closer to his kids and Nayantara.
Rest of the story how Chiru tries to get closer to his children and his estranged wife Sasireka reconciling the differences and how he protects his family from Sudev.
Venkatesh did an entertaining cameo as Vicky Gowda crossing paths with Chiru in wooing Nayanthara.
Abhinav, Harsha, Catherine part of Chiru security gang performed well in comic roles.
Bheems Ceciroleo music is okay, Chiru Hook step song, Oo Sasireka, Mileesala Pilla are entertaining.
It’s a tailor made role for Chiru to show his histrionics in action,comedy,dance and romance.
Nayanthara even at this age looks glamorous and performed well.
Director Anil Ravipudi scored another success with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu with his trademark comedy, action in his favorite Sankranti season.
Mans Shankara Vara Prasad garu is a good family entertainer to watch this Sankranti season.
Rating : 3/5
Roadside urination and open defecation issues in India
Roadside urination and open defecation remain persistent challenges in Hyderabad, even after the city achieved ODF++ (Open Defecation Free) status in 2019.
As of early 2026, the issue has resurfaced due to crumbling infrastructure and a high ratio of defunct public facilities.
Here is an overview of the current situation and the solutions being implemented to address this menace.
The Current Situation (2025–2026)
Despite having thousands of listed toilets, a significant portion of Hyderabad’s sanitation infrastructure is currently struggling:
* Infrastructure Gap: Out of approximately 2,200 public toilets, reports from mid-2025 and early 2026 indicate that nearly 60% are defunct or in poor condition.
* Maintenance Crisis: Many units suffer from broken doors, stolen plumbing fixtures, and a lack of water or drainage connections.
* Stench Zones: Areas near Metro stations (Ameerpet, Raidurgam), under-bridges (Secunderabad, Punjagutta), and public gardens (NTR Gardens) have been flagged by residents for persistent urine smells.
Key Solutions & Initiatives
1. The “LooCafe” & Innovative Infrastructure The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has partnered with private startups to introduce LooCafes—solar-powered shipping container toilets that include a small café and ATM.
* Why they work: They are self-sustaining, have “stink sensors,” and are monitored round-the-clock to prevent the vandalism that plagues standard public toilets.
2. Mass Refurbishment & BOT Model
To fix the high number of broken toilets, the GHMC recently launched a massive drive to:
* Refurbish 1,370 defunct toilets under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model.
* Outsource Maintenance: Private agencies are being given 10-year contracts to manage these facilities, with 25% of contracts reserved for Safai Karamcharis (sanitation workers) to ensure community involvement.
3. “Gandhigiri” and Social Shaming
When legal fines (ranging from ₹200 to ₹500) failed to deter offenders, the GHMC historically used creative social pressure:
* Seeti & Lathi: Sanitation workers were deployed with whistles and sticks to catch offenders in the act and point them toward the nearest functional toilet.
* Garlanding: In some “Gandhigiri” drives, officials garlanded men caught urinating in public and gave them lectures on civic duty to shame them into changing their habits.
4. The 2026 Special Sanitation Drive
Starting in late December 2025 and continuing through early 2026, the city launched a 300-ward sanitation drive. This includes:
* Converting GVPs: Transforming “Garbage Vulnerable Points” (places where people frequently urinate or dump trash) into “Selfie Points” with wall paintings, plantations, and rangolis.
* QR Code Feedback: Installing QR codes at all functional toilets so citizens can report poor maintenance directly to inspecting officers.
What Can Be Done to Improve Things?
To truly solve the menace, urban planners and residents suggest:
* Real-time Toilet Locators: Improving the “Toilet Locator” feature on the GHMC mobile app to ensure citizens can find the functional ones, not just the ones on the map.
* Aspirational Toilets: Building more “high-end” public toilets (like the ones currently being tendered in 2026) that are clean enough for women and children to use, which naturally reduces the “stigma” of public facilities.
* Uniform Pay-and-Use: Standardizing the small fee (₹2–₹5) to ensure workers have an incentive to keep the facility clean while remaining affordable.
Hyderabad’s Sanjana Akasam Wins 2nd Runner-Up Title at Miss India Glam World 2026
Hyderabad-based Sanjana Akasam, 24, brought pride to the city by winning the Second Runner-Up title at Miss India Glam World, a national-level pageant organised by Pegasus Global Pvt. Ltd.
A practising lawyer by profession and a trained Western classical singer, Sanjana stood out not only for her presence and confidence but also for her artistic talent.
She was adjudged the Winner of the Talent Round at the pageant, earning accolades for her singing performance.
Speaking about her achievement, Sanjana shared that the platform allowed her to represent the modern Indian woman — one who balances intellect, creativity, and purpose.
Her journey reflects a blend of discipline from the legal profession and artistic expression through music.
Through this achievement, Sanjana hopes to inspire young women to pursue diverse passions without limitations and to believe in carving their own paths across multiple fields.
Another Historic Feat by Veteran Producer Thummalapalli Ramasatyanarayana
Renowned producer Thummalapalli Ramasatyanarayana, who has created history by producing over a hundred films, has once again set a new benchmark in the film industry.
Trailers of 7 films released on a single day Trailers of the remaining 8 films to be released soon Having produced more than 114 films in a span of 20 years, Thummalapalli Ramasatyanarayana is known for his extraordinary journey as a filmmaker.
It is well known that on August 15 last year, he launched 15 films simultaneously, creating a world record. Now, after completing the shooting of 7 films from that lineup, he has once again showcased his remarkable efficiency by unveiling all seven trailers on the same day at a single venue.
The trailers of the movies include:
“Mahanaga” – Directed by Uday Bhaskar
“Yandamoori Kathalu” – Directed by Ravi Basara
“Maa Nanna Hero” – Directed by Vijay Erramsetti
“Robo-47” – Directed by Nuthan
“Mahabaludu”
Directed by Nuthan
“Rudra Thandavam” – Directed by Harsha
“Manam–2036” – Directed by Sai Ramesh
The grand trailer launch event was held amidst great enthusiasm at Prasad Labs, Hyderabad. Eminent personalities such as Suman, Saikumar, V. Vijayendra Prasad, K. S. Rama Rao, Relangi Narasimha Rao, Yandamoori Veerendranath, J. K. Bharavi, Veera Shankar, Chandra Mahesh, K. L. Damodar Prasad, T. Prasanna Kumar, K. Ashok Kumar, Kavitha, Kalva Sujatha Gupta, and V. Vijay Kumar attended the event as chief guests and extended their best wishes to the film teams.
The directors of the seven films were felicitated by the dignitaries, along with music director duo Dr. A. J. Sandhyavarshini and Dr. V. R. A. Pradeep, who are composing music for all 15 films. PRO Dheeraj Appaji, who is handling publicity for all the films, and Creative Head Thallada Sai Krishna were also honored. Cast and crew members from all 15 films under the Bhimavaram Talkies banner participated in large numbers.
Speaking on the occasion, producer Thummalapalli Ramasatyanarayana stated that the event was organized to encourage the directors who completed shooting and trailer work at a record pace through perfect planning.
He announced that release dates for each film will be revealed soon, and that trailers of the remaining eight films will be released shortly.
He further expressed confidence that all 15 films will be released by August this year, creating yet another record. He concluded by expressing his heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the event!!
