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一 |     The Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 press conference, co-powered by Hyundai in association with Amanté, was held today, 5 December 2025. The awards night is scheduled to take place on 15 December 2025, celebrating some of the best performances and stories from the world of streaming.     During the interaction, acclaimed actor Jaideep Ahlawat spoke passionately about how the OTT revolution has changed storytelling and acting, giving creators a new level of freedom. He highlighted how longer screen time and binge-watch formats have allowed characters to grow naturally.           Sharing his thoughts, Jaideep said: “A new platform has opened up. Earlier you needed a 22-minute episode or a 2.5-hour film to tell a story. Now, you can tell a story in 1 hour, 2 hours, or even over 8–9 hours. That liberty that writers and directors got eventually reached actors too.”     He added that longer formats allow deeper understanding and real emotional connection: “When a story is told in more detail, you learn much more about the character. The change that OTT brought was in the way stories could be told, new structure, new freedom. Cinema has its own format, but this space opened a big opportunity for us.”          Explaining how theatre-like focus and intensity help actors grow, Jaideep compared long-format storytelling to performing a live play without breaks: “It’s like you enter a 3-hour play, the curtain opens and now no one can do anything. Whatever happens will be seen. You need patience and hard work. That confidence reached actors, now we can carry an 8-hour story.”     Alongside Jaideep Ahlawat, Sanya Malhotra also attended the press conference, joining in the celebration of OTT’s growing impact and the excitement around this year’s awards. Also Read: Nominations for Filmfare OTT Awards 2025: Full List Out。    The much-anticipated Chiranjeevi starrer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is shaping up to be a special treat for fans. Adding to the current excitement that Megastar will be seen in a comic role, here’s another major highlight from the breezy entertainer. Venkatesh will be seen in an extended cameo in the film, sharing screen space with Chiranjeevi. And their combination scenes promise to be one of the most entertaining portions of the film.          Venkatesh’s crucial cameo     According to sources, Venkatesh’s appearance will run for nearly 20 minutes making it far more than a brief guest role. His portion includes a full-fledged song, a high-energy fight sequence, and several comedy scenes featuring himself and Chiranjeevi. Given the impeccable comic timing of Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh, expectations are high that their scenes will be among the biggest highlights of the film. Industry insiders suggest that the comedy track involving the two veteran actors is nothing short of hilarious. The scenes are precisely designed to bring back the joy of classic Telugu comic entertainers.          Chiru-Venky song     Perhaps it is one of the longest wishes of fans of both Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh to see them share screen, especially in a song. Recently, the filmmakers released a shadow visual from the song that features the two actors. Buzz is that the song is set to be released as a New Year special, giving fans a festive treat ahead of the film’s release. The announcement itself has already created significant buzz on social media with audiences eagerly waiting to see the two stars grooving togetherDirector Anil Ravipudi is known for churning out family entertainers and comedy-driven narratives. And with star power, humour, music, and mass appeal coming together, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is emerging as one of the most exciting Telugu films to watch out for next year.Also Read: Venkatesh to Play a Cop in Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Film?。