01 August 2026
Hyderabad

After delivering a massive blockbuster with Waltair Veerayya, Megastar Chiranjeevi and director Bobby Kolli have joined forces once again for the highly anticipated #Chiru158 (also referred to as #ChiruBobby2). Produced by Venkat K Narayana under the prestigious KVN Productions banner, the film is shaping up on a lavish scale.

Meanwhile, marking director Bobby Kolli's birthday, the team unveiled a stylish behind-the-scenes (BTS) video. The video opens with the statement, "Every blockbuster begins with a single vision," highlighting Bobby Kolli's grand cinematic vision and his approach to crafting large-scale entertainers.

The footage showcases the director completely immersed in the filmmaking process, by coordinating shots, interacting with the crew, reviewing storyboards and scripts, communicating through a microphone on set, and meticulously composing every frame. It also captures the vibrant atmosphere on the sets, with Bobby Kolli working closely with the actors and technicians, monitoring scenes on the screens, and sharing lighthearted moments with the team between takes.

Interspersed title cards further underline his energetic filmmaking style, introducing him as "The Master of Mass Entertainment." The video perfectly reflects Bobby Kolli's passion for cinema and his signature storytelling style, celebrating the filmmaker who consistently transforms stories into grand cinematic celebrations.

Bobby Kolli is directing the film at a rapid pace, with production of the first half already nearing completion. The works have been progressing seamlessly, adhering to the planned schedules without any delays.

Powering the film behind the scenes is an accomplished technical crew. Chartbuster composer Thaman S is scoring the music, while cinematographer Vijay Karthik Kannan is lending the film a rich visual identity with his dynamic camerawork. The film's grand production design is being crafted by Avinash Kolla, with Antony Ruben is taking care of editing.

The writing department is equally impressive. Kona Venkat and K Chakravarthy Reddy have developed the screenplay, joined by Hari Mohana Krishna and Vineeth Potluri for additional screenplay contributions. The dialogues are penned by the popular duo Bhanu–Nandu, ensuring the film delivers an engaging mix of powerful emotions, whistle-worthy moments, and commercial entertainment.

Cast: Megastar Chiranjeevi, Anaswara Rajan

Technical Crew:
Writer & Director: Bobby Kolli
Producer: Venkat K. Narayana
Banner: KVN Productions
Music: Thaman S
Screenplay: Kona Venkat, K. Chakravarthy Reddy
Additional Screenplay: Hari Mohana Krishna, Vineeth Potluri
Director of Photography: Vijay Karthik Kannan
Editor: Antony Ruben
Production Designer: Avinash Kolla
VFX Supervisor: Yugandhar T
Dialogues: Bhanu–Nandu
Creative Producer: Lohith NK
Chief Co-Directors: Bellamkonda Sathyam, Poosala Radhakrishna
Co-Director: V. Kranthi Chakravarthi
Executive Producer: Saranya Potla