‘Mega158’ Reaches Key Stage with 40 Days of Shoot; Big Update Set for Chiranjeevi’s Birthday
August 18, 2026 Published by rajeshe092eb6a68
Megastar Chiranjeevi and director Bobby Kolli are back together after the blockbuster success of ‘Waltair Veerayya’, and their second collaboration, currently referred to as #Mega158, is progressing rapidly. The film is being mounted on a lavish scale under the KVN Productions banner, with producer Venkat K Narayana backing the project.
The makers have already completed 40 days of shooting, reflecting the pace at which the film is being made. Director Bobby Kolli is said to be working extensively to bring his vision to the screen, while Chiranjeevi is extending his complete support to the team.
First Half Nearing Completion
The first half of the film is reportedly almost locked, and the initial output has given the team strong confidence. The portions shot so far are said to have the right blend of action, emotion, entertainment and intensity.
The recently shot interval action sequence is expected to be one of the major highlights of the movie. Mounted on a grand scale, the fight is said to deliver a powerful high point before the second half begins.
Given Chiranjeevi’s unmatched screen presence and Bobby Kolli’s ability to stage high-energy mass sequences, the interval block is expected to offer plenty of whistle-worthy and goosebumps-inducing moments for fans.
What’s Coming on August 22?
All eyes are now on August 22, as the makers are preparing a major update to coincide with Chiranjeevi’s birthday.
While details of the update are being kept under wraps, the announcement has already generated considerable curiosity among fans. Whether it will be a title reveal, first look or a special glimpse remains to be seen.
Sankranthi 2027 Release Planned
The film is currently being planned as a Sankranthi 2027 release, placing it among the major Telugu films lined up for the festive season.
With 40 days of shooting already completed and the first-half edit nearing completion, the project is steadily moving into its next crucial phase. The team appears to be maintaining a brisk production schedule to meet the targeted release window.
Strong Technical Line-Up
Anaswara Rajan and Nivetha Pethuraj are playing pivotal roles in the film. The technical crew features several established names.
S Thaman is composing the music, while Vijay Karthik Kannan is handling cinematography. Avinash Kolla is overseeing production design, with Antony L Ruben taking care of editing.
The screenplay is penned by Kona Venkat and K Chakravarthy Reddy, with additional writing by Hari Mohana Krishna and Vineeth Potluri. Bhanu-Nandu are responsible for the dialogues.
With the successful Chiranjeevi-Bobby Kolli combination returning, the film’s rapid shooting progress and the buzz surrounding its interval action sequence have already raised expectations. The August 22 birthday update is now the next big moment for fans, while the film continues to target a grand Sankranthi 2027 release.
