Vijay Deverakonda on Chiranjeevi-starrer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu's reviews being disabled on a ticketing platform. (Photos: Vijay Deverakonda / X)
Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara’s much-awaited family entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (MSVPG) is set to release in theatres on January 12. However, on the eve of the Anil Ravipudi directorial’s release, it has come to light that ticketing platform BookMyShow has disabled the film’s ratings and reviews following a court order. According to reports, the move was aimed at preventing organised negative campaigns and malicious ratings against the film. Now, actor Vijay Deverakonda has reacted to the development.
He posted a long note on X, sharing how this news made him happy and sad equally. Deverakonda wrote on X, “Happy and Sad to see this – Happy to know hard work, dreams, and money of many are protected in a way. And Sad because of the reality of our own people causing these problems. What happened to live and let live? and growing together?”
Happy and Sad to see this – Happy to know hardwork, dreams and money of many is protected in a way.
And Sad because of the reality of our own people causing these problems. What happened to live and let live? and growing together?
Since the Days of Dear Comrade i first began… pic.twitter.com/gF55B8nXqt
— Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) January 11, 2026
The actor added, “Since the Days of Dear Comrade, I first began to see the shocking politics of organised attacks. My voice all these years fell on deaf ears – I was told nobody can stop a good film. And every producer and director who then makes a film with me soon realises the scale of the issue. I have stayed up many nights wondering what kind of people do this, and how to deal with them to protect my dreams and the dreams of many who will come like me and after me. I am glad it is now out in the open, and the court now recognises the threat to movies even starring someone as big and powerful as Megastar himself. This will not solve the problem entirely, but become one less thing to worry about. For now lets wish #MSG and all other Sankranthi films do extremely well by entertaining us all during the holidays.”
Reportedly made on a budget of ₹200 crore, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has already earned over Rs 26 crore through worldwide advance bookings. The film is also expected to become Chiranjeevi’s biggest box office opener to date.
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