Megastar Chiranjeevi and director Bobby Kolli’s second collaboration, tentatively titled Mega158, has completed 40 days of filming, with the first-half edit nearly locked and a major birthday update planned for August 22. The film is targeting Sankranthi 2027.

Mega158 progresses rapidly after 40 days of shooting
Megastar Chiranjeevi and director Bobby Kolli have reunited after the blockbuster success of Waltair Veerayya for their much-awaited second collaboration, currently referred to as Mega158 or ChiruBobby2. The film is being produced on a grand scale by Venkat K Narayana under the KVN Productions banner. Production is moving at a brisk pace, with the team completing 40 days of shooting in a relatively short span. Bobby Kolli is said to be working closely with Chiranjeevi and the rest of the unit to shape the film as a large-scale commercial entertainer packed with action, emotion and mass appeal.

First-half edit almost locked, interval fight expected to be a highlight
The makers have reportedly completed most of the work on the first half, with the initial edit nearly locked. The portions filmed so far are said to have boosted the team’s confidence, with the narrative balancing intensity, entertainment, emotion and action. One of the major talking points is the interval fight sequence, which was shot recently on a large scale. The action block is expected to serve as a major high point in the film, combining Chiranjeevi’s powerful screen presence with Bobby Kolli’s strength in staging mass sequences. The team is reportedly pleased with how the first-half material has turned out.

Big Chiranjeevi birthday update planned for August 22
With Megastar Chiranjeevi’s birthday falling on August 22, the makers are preparing a special update for fans. Expectations are already high around what the team may unveil on the occasion, especially as the project has been moving quickly and substantial footage has already been completed. The birthday update is expected to further build momentum around the film as it moves into its next major production phase.

Sankranthi 2027 release planned with strong cast and technical team
Mega158 is currently being planned for a Sankranthi 2027 theatrical release, positioning it among the major Telugu films expected during the festive season. Anaswara Rajan and Nivetha Pethuraj are playing pivotal roles in the film. S Thaman is composing the music, while Vijay Karthik Kannan is handling cinematography. Avinash Kolla is in charge of production design and Antony L Ruben is overseeing editing. The screenplay is being written by Kona Venkat and K Chakravarthy Reddy, with additional writing by Hari Mohana Krishna and Vineeth Potluri. Bhanu-Nandu are handling the dialogues. With the first half nearing completion and production progressing smoothly, the Chiranjeevi-Bobby Kolli project is shaping up as one of the key Telugu releases to watch ahead of Sankranthi 2027.