As the highly anticipated Sankranthi release Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu gears up for its theatrical debut on January 12, 2026, director Anil Ravipudi finds himself at the center of a social media storm. Despite the star-studded cast featuring Megastar Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh Daggubati, and Nayanthara, the film's promotional content has drawn significant backlash from a section of the audience.

Netizens have taken to platforms like X and Instagram to voice their displeasure, frequently using labels like "Cringe Pro Max" to describe the movie's teasers and trailers. Much of the trolling targets Ravipudi’s signature filmmaking style, which many claim relies on repetitive comedy tropes and loud, exaggerated characterizations. Terms like "Routine Rotta" have surfaced in viral posts, with users grouping Ravipudi alongside other commercial directors for allegedly delivering recycled content.

The backlash intensified following recent promotional interviews, where the director's energetic defense of his "vintage Chiranjeevi" vision was met with skepticism. Some viewers argue that the film’s production value appears low despite its high-profile cast, leading to memes suggesting the project "costs peanuts" compared to its competitors like Prabhas’s The Raja Saab.

While fans of the director argue that his films are designed for mass entertainment and family audiences, the "cringe" narrative has become a major talking point. Whether Ravipudi can silence these trolls with a box-office hit remains to be seen as the Sankranthi race begins.

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