Chiranjeevi’s Mega158 Launched With Grand Pooja Ceremony as Pawan Kalyan Sounds Clapboard

Megastar Chiranjeevi has officially begun his next film Mega158 , directed by Bobby Kolli, following the success of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu . The film’s grand pooja ceremony in Hyderabad today marked a high-profile start to production, with strong industry attention and massive fan turnout outside the venue.

The event turned into a viral moment within minutes, led by Pawan Kalyan performing the symbolic clapboard launch for the first shot. The gesture, described by fans as a “rare Mega family moment,” quickly dominated social media trends. Naga Babu also participated, while the Mega family collectively completed the script handover ceremony , formally marking the film’s commencement.

The atmosphere at the venue was festive, with traditional rituals including lamp lighting and blessings setting the tone for the project. Fan chants, heavy media presence, and viral crowd visuals added to the celebratory mood, making the launch one of the most talked-about Telugu film events of the year.

Casting buzz remains a major highlight. Malayalam actress Anaswara Rajan has been officially confirmed as Chiranjeevi’s daughter, while speculation continues around Mohanlal, Priyamani, Anurag Kashyap and Bandla Ganesh. Fans also debated the absence of Ram Charan, which trended online alongside mixed reactions.

The project marks the Tollywood debut production of KVN Productions , a move widely seen as a major industry expansion into Telugu cinema at a large scale. Chiranjeevi is said to have undergone a fresh look test and intense physical preparation, with his workout visuals already going viral ahead of the launch.

The technical crew has also strengthened expectations, with music composed by S. Thaman, cinematography by Vijay Karthik Kannan, and production design by Avinash Kolla. Industry circles are especially excited about Thaman’s mass music album potential , expected to elevate the film’s commercial appeal.

Bobby Kolli, reuniting with Chiranjeevi after Waltair Veerayya , reportedly described the project as a “full-fledged entertainer with action, emotion, and fan moments,” while the production team hinted at a grand-scale commercial vision .