Young Team India cricketer Tilak Varma recently visited the sets of the much-anticipated film Mana Shankar Vara Prasad, where he met megastar Chiranjeevi. Tilak, who played a pivotal role in India’s Asia Cup final victory against Pakistan, was warmly felicitated by Chiranjeevi with a floral garland, celebrating his achievements on the cricket field.
As part of the visit, the film’s team organized a cake-cutting ceremony with Tilak, marking the occasion. In a special gesture, Chiranjeevi presented Tilak with a ceremonial conch, symbolizing respect and admiration.
Megastar #Chiranjeevi Garu met young cricket sensation #TilakVarma on the sets of #ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru and felicitated him for his stellar contribution to India’s glorious win against Pakistan. 🏏💫
A proud moment as the Megastar appreciated the Hyderabad boy’s talent,… pic.twitter.com/9HVOg2ZRy4
— Team Megastar (@MegaStaroffl) October 16, 2025
The interaction between the cricket star and the megastar has created a buzz online, with videos from the meeting going viral on social media. Fans and film enthusiasts have widely appreciated the cordial exchange, highlighting the crossover of sports and cinema in India.
Mana Shankar Vara Prasad, directed by Anil Ravipudi, stars Chiranjeevi in the lead role, with Nayanthara as the female lead and Catherine Tresa in a key supporting role. The film, which also features Venkatesh in a special appearance, is currently in the final stages of shooting in Hyderabad and is slated for a grand Sankranti 2026 release.