Chiranjeevi’s birthday brought a special surprise for his fans as Mega158 finally got its official titleHere’s what the first glimpse reveals about Kaaka and its release date
Published: August 22, 2026, 12:14 PM IST
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Chiranjeevi’s Mega158 gets title Kaaka (PC: Instagram)
Chiranjeevi’s birthday has brought a much-awaited update for his fansAfter being referred to as Mega158 for months, the actor’s upcoming film with director Bobby Kolli has finally received its official title. The makers chose the occasion of Chiranjeevi’s 71st birthday to unveil the first glimpse, giving fans their first proper look at the world of the film. And while the glimpse begins on a rather simple note, it soon hints that there is much more to the actor’s character than meets the eyeAlong with the title, the makers have also locked the date when this action entertainer will be released in theatres
Kaaka: Chiranjeevi’s Mega158 gets its official title
Mega158 is now officially titled KaakaThe title and first glimpse were unveiled on August 22, 2026, coinciding with Chiranjeevi’s birthdayThe film reunites the actor with director Bobby Kolli after their successful collaboration on Waltair Veerayya which release in 2023.
The glimpse introduces Chiranjeevi as Supervisor Satyam, working at Ammaji Aqua Industries in RavulapalemAt first, Satyam comes across as a simple and responsible man who is well-liked by the people around him.
However, the mood changes quickly. A seemingly ordinary sequence involving an aqua farm takes an unexpected turn when weapons emerge from the water, hinting that Satyam may have a much darker past than the people around him know.
Kaaka release date: Chiranjeevi film to arrive on January 13, 2027
The makers have also ended the wait for the release dateKaaka will hit theatres worldwide on January 13, 2027, arriving during the Sankranthi festive seasonKaaka’s release puts the Chiranjeevi starrer among the major Telugu films lined up for 2027Produced by Venkat K Narayana under KVN Productions, the film is currently in production.
