Megastar Chiranjeevi continues to defy age with his relentless work ethic, showing no signs of slowing down. After wrapping up Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, the veteran actor was set to quickly move on to his next project—tentatively titled Mega 158—with director Bobby, who previously delivered the blockbuster Waltair Veerayya. The plan was to begin shooting in December 2025, and expectations were sky-high among fans for another mass entertainer. However, four months have passed, and despite multiple announcements suggesting an April 20 start, the film remains on hold, leaving fans increasingly restless.
Delays Behind the Big-Budget Vision
Mega 158, starring Chiranjeevi, is reportedly mounted on a massive scale, with significant budget considerations involved. One of the primary reasons for the delay is said to be the current slowdown in the OTT market, which has impacted the financial structuring of big films. With digital rights playing a crucial role in recovering investments, the uncertainty has forced the makers to proceed cautiously. Budget constraints already led to AR Rahman being replaced by S Thaman as the film’s music director, signaling cost-cutting measures are in play. As a result, what was initially planned as a swift transition into production has now turned into a prolonged waiting period.
Production Hurdles Add to Uncertainty
Adding to the delay are the ongoing issues faced by KVN Productions, the banner backing Mega 158. The production house is currently dealing with multiple challenges across its slate—Jana Nayagan facing censor hurdles and leak controversies, Toxic encountering postponements, and KD – The Devil struggling with release-related issues. These setbacks have collectively slowed down progress on Chiranjeevi‘s project with Bobby. For now, Mega fans are eagerly awaiting at least an official update, hoping for clarity on when this much-anticipated film will finally take off.