On January 25, 2026, Tollywood witnessed a “Mega” gesture of gratitude as Megastar Chiranjeevi surprised director Anil Ravipudi with a brand-new, ultra-premium Range Rover Sport valued at approximately ₹2.75 crore. The lavish gift was a token of appreciation for the monumental success of their collaboration, “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu” (MSG), which released during the Sankranti 2026 season. The film has emerged as a historic blockbuster, crossing the ₹350 crore mark globally within just two weeks and cementing its status as the biggest hit in Chiranjeevi’s storied career.
A Historic Collaboration
The film’s success is being hailed as a masterclass in “vintage Megastar” appeal. Anil Ravipudi, known for his impeccable comic timing, managed to strip away the “superhuman” layer of Chiranjeevi’s recent roles to present a more relatable, humorous, and energetic character that resonated deeply with family audiences. The film—which features a star-studded cast including Venkatesh in a significant cameo, Nayanthara, and Catherine Tresa—shattered multiple records, including becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film in North America by surpassing Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.
The Car Handover
The gifting ceremony took place during the film’s success celebrations on Sunday night. In a video that quickly went viral on social media, Chiranjeevi was seen personally handing over the keys to the white Range Rover. True to his grounded nature, the Megastar shared a light-hearted moment with Ravipudi, jokingly asking the director if he knew how to drive such a high-end machine. He followed the joke with a sincere piece of advice, urging Ravipudi to “follow traffic rules and prioritize road safety” while enjoying the new ride.
Why This Gift Matters
This gesture marks a significant milestone in Ravipudi’s career, as he has now delivered nine consecutive hits in the Telugu film industry. While Chiranjeevi had previously gifted Ravipudi a premium wristwatch for his birthday during the film’s production, the upgrade to a luxury SUV signals the sheer scale of MSG’s impact. By gifting a car—a tradition often seen with younger stars but rarer for the veteran actor—Chiranjeevi has publicly acknowledged Ravipudi as the architect of his most successful commercial comeback in years. The director, visibly emotional, thanked the Megastar by stating that the film was his “expression of love” for the actor, and he was later seen driving the car with Chiranjeevi in the passenger seat.
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