Chiranjeevi’s Mega 158 Nears Halfway Mark, Title Reveal Set for August 22
Chiranjeevi’s Mega 158, directed by Bobby Kolli, nears halfway completion. The official title will be revealed on August 22, with a Sankranthi 2027 release planned.
Dumtika Editorial
August 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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Mega 158’s official title to be revealed on Chiranjeevi’s birthday, August 22
Director Bobby Kolli has completed nearly half the shoot in just over 40 days
Anaswara Rajan and Nivetha Pethuraj join Chiranjeevi in this KVN Productions venture
Makers are targeting a Sankranthi 2027 release with Thaman composing the music
Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film, currently referred to as Mega 158, is making swift progress under the direction of Bobby Kolli. Known for his energetic filmmaking style, Bobby has been moving at a rapid pace, with the production reportedly completing over 40 days of shooting. According to recent updates, nearly half of the film is already shot, and the editing for the first half is almost finalized.
The film’s official title is set to be revealed on August 22, coinciding with Chiranjeevi’s birthday. While speculation continues among fans about whether the movie will be called 'Kakaji' or 'Kadiri', the production team has kept details under wraps, promising a grand announcement in just a few days.
Mega 158 features Anaswara Rajan and Nivetha Pethuraj in key roles, adding to the excitement around the project. The film is being produced on a large scale by KVN Productions, with music composed by Thaman. The makers are targeting a Sankranthi 2027 release, aiming to capture the festive box office window that has traditionally favored big Telugu releases.
Social media buzz has been building as fans eagerly await both the title reveal and the first glimpse of the film. The combination of Chiranjeevi’s star power, Bobby Kolli’s direction, and Thaman’s music has set high expectations for this project.
