The latest buzz in Tollywood has arrived: superstars Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara have commenced shooting for Mega157 under Anil Ravipudi’s direction, and their second schedule is currently underway in the scenic hill-town of Mussoorie.The unit recently wrapped its first schedule in Hyderabad. Sources report that the footage turned out “exceptional,” with Chiranjeevi’s classic comic timing giving fans a warm dose of nostalgia. Now, the entire cast- including Nayanthara, VTV Ganesh and others- is embarking on a pivotal ten-day leg in Mussoorie, where the team aims to capture crucial sequences rich in emotion, humour, and drama.

This marks Chiranjeevi’s first collaboration with Anil Ravipudi, famous for his festive hit Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, and the first time they’ve teamed up for a family comedy entertainer.Equally exciting is Nayanthara’s involvement- her third project with Chiranjeevi following Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Godfather. Fans are especially intrigued by how the powerhouse pairing will bring Ravuipudi’s script to life in the hills.

Behind the scenes, the film boasts an impressive technical crew, Bheems Ceciroleo composing the music, Sameer Reddy on cinematography, Tammiraju as editor, and A.S.Prakash handling art direction.

Reports from Mussoorie suggest that Chiranjeevi’s ability to effortlessly connect with schoolchildren- seen in a charming BTS video where he gives turtles up and embraces- with picturesque frames set to Ceciroleo’s score, are giving nostalgic glimpses of his 90s-era mass appeal.

Produced jointly by Sahu Garapati (Shine Screens) and Sushmita Konidela (Gold Box Entertainments), with co-written story by S Krishna and G Adi Narayana. The creative team indicates that this film blends Ravuipudi’s festive flair with Chiranjeevi’s infectious charm, offering a true family entertainer.

For Nayanthara, Mussoorie marks the first full-scale schedule with the team after earlier promotional commitments. She and Chiranjeevi will share significant screen time, allowing their proven chemistry to shine among the film’s emotional and comedic beats.In essence, Mega157 promises a festive package: laughter, nostalgia, heartfelt emotion, and stylised adventure- all set against crisp hill station visuals. As the team powers through Mussoorie, expectations are high that this big-budget entertainer will deliver dazzling on-screen moments to match its star-studded cast.