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Explained - Why Nayanthara skips film promotions — and what changed this time

Nayanthara sparked a debate on social media after a promotional teaser of Chiranjeevi’s next film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu in which she is playing the leading lady.

January 03, 2026 / 14:50 IST
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Nayanthara avoids promotions of her film
Nayanthara avoids promotions of her film
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  • Nayanthara joins promo for Telugu film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu
  • Her rare appearance in promotions sparks debate among fans and industry
  • Director Anil Ravipudi convinced her, citing her key role in the film

Nayanthara is one of the most successful actresses in South India, although she hasn't done a lot of typical promotional events like interviews, media events, and tours. Because of this tendency, her few appearances in film marketing have stood out. She has recently started a conversation after participating in a recent Telugu film promo video.

The actress has sparked a debate on social media after a promotional teaser of Chiranjeevi’s next film, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, in which she is playing the leading lady. Everyone in the industry is shocked by the actress being part of promotions, and nobody knows how and why.

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A source close to the director and the film’s team said, “It is known that Anil Ravipudi is a master of marketing and promotions. All his films have been promoted massively, and he himself works on the strategy too. When Anil met Nayanthara, he very clearly explained to her why taking part in the promotions is important. In fact, the film is all about her. She is the soul of the film. In this case, not having her in the promotions will surely affect the film. Hence, we managed to convince her.”

Her Long-Term Stance: Acting, Quite Promotion