Chiranjeevi Begins Filming for His 158th Movie, Mega158

Chiranjeevi has officially begun filming for his 158th movie, tentatively titled Mega158. The launch event featured a grand puja ceremony in Hyderabad, attended by his brother Pawan Kalyan, who performed the clap for the first shot. Chiranjeevi expressed his gratitude on social media, reminiscing about their shared history in the film industry. The event was marked by the presence of notable figures and promises to be a significant addition to Chiranjeevi's illustrious career. With a talented cast and crew, Mega158 is already generating excitement among fans.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 21, 2026, 18:24 IST

Chiranjeevi Launches Mega158

Chiranjeevi, the megastar of Indian cinema, has officially commenced shooting for his upcoming film, tentatively titled Mega158. The launch event took place in Hyderabad, featuring a grand puja ceremony attended by Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan, who performed the clap for the film's inaugural shot. Directed by Bobby Kolli, this film marks a significant moment in Chiranjeevi's illustrious career. He expressed his gratitude on social media, thanking his younger brother Pawan Kalyan for taking time out of his busy schedule to attend the ceremony. Chiranjeevi reminisced about the past, recalling how he had clapped for Pawan's debut film, Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi, three decades ago.

Chiranjeevi's Heartfelt Message to Pawan Kalyan

Chiranjeevi Expresses Gratitude

In a heartfelt post on social media, Chiranjeevi shared his appreciation for Pawan Kalyan, who now serves as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The actor posted images capturing the moment when Kalyan clapped for the first shot of Mega158. The photos depict a joyful atmosphere as the brothers celebrated together at the puja ceremony. Chiranjeevi reflected on the nostalgia of the moment, recalling how he was a prominent star when Pawan began his journey in the film industry with Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi in 1996.

Event Highlights and Collaborations

Alongside Pawan Kalyan, Naga Babu was also present as a chief guest at the launch event. Chiranjeevi affectionately referred to Pawan as ‘Kalyan Babu’ in his note. Additionally, his daughter Sushmita Konidela played a significant role by switching on the camera for the launch. The event was particularly memorable as filmmaker VV Vinayak directed the first shot, while B Gopal and A Kodanadrami Reddy, along with Naga Babu, presented the script to the production team.

KVN Productions’ Venkat K Narayana was also in attendance. Notably, Mega158 represents Chiranjeevi’s second collaboration with director Bobby Kolli, following their previous project, Walter Veeraiya. The crew expressed their excitement over Pawan Kalyan's presence as a chief guest during the event.

Chiranjeevi's Legacy and Upcoming Projects

About Chiranjeevi

With over 40 years in the film industry, Chiranjeevi has made a significant impact across Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil cinema. His latest project, Mega158, is already generating considerable buzz among fans. The film also features Priyamani and Anaswara Rajan in key roles. Meanwhile, his son Ram Charan's upcoming film, Peddi, is set to release on June 4, 2026, directed by Buchi Babu Sana and co-starring Janhvi Kapoor, Divyenndu, and Shiva Rajkumar.