Megastar Chiranjeevi's newest family entertainer 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' hit theaters on Monday, January 12. The film arrived at the perfect moment during the Sankranti festival celebrations. Right from its opening day, the movie displayed impressive energy at ticket counters across the country.
Strong Third Day Collections for Sankranti Release
Now entering its third day, the film maintains its powerful momentum. Early estimates from trade analyst Sacnilk reveal the movie earned over Rs. 6 crore from morning shows alone on Wednesday. Telugu language screenings reported a healthy 36.76 percent occupancy rate during morning hours. The ongoing Sankranti holiday period continues to provide an additional boost to the film's earnings.
Steady Box Office Performance
The movie launched with impressive numbers from pre-release special shows. On its first day of wide release, the total India collection reached Rs 41.6 crore. Tuesday saw the film add another Rs 19.5 crore to its tally. With early third day estimates now included, the total India collection has comfortably crossed the Rs. 67.09 crore mark. The pace remains steady with no visible signs of slowing down during this festive week.
About the Film and Cast
'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' comes from director Anil Ravipudi, who enjoys another Sankranti season release following his previous film 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam.' Chiranjeevi portrays an NIA agent named Shankara Vara Prasad in the movie. He appears as a powerful intelligence officer tasked with protecting vital national secrets and ensuring citizen safety.
Meanwhile, leading lady Nayanthara plays a character from an affluent family background. Tollywood veteran Venkatesh Daggubati makes a fun cameo appearance that adds to the entertainment value. The film also features Catherine Tresa and Sachin Khedekar in significant supporting roles.
Audience Response and Global Performance
Fans have been sharing enthusiastic reviews across social media platforms. One netizen on X (formerly Twitter) expressed strong appreciation, writing, "As a Chiranjeevi fan, I will not compare him to anyone in this film industry anymore. Thank you @AnilRavipudi for showing the legend as he should be. Mana Shankar Vara Prasad garu mana Chiranjeevi Ni mana andariki malli gurthu chesindi."
The film has already achieved the remarkable milestone of crossing Rs 100 crore worldwide in just two days. This impressive figure reflects strong responses from both domestic Indian markets and international overseas territories.
Box office numbers and data in this article come from various public and industry sources. All figures represent approximate estimates unless specifically stated otherwise, providing a reasonable representation of the movie's commercial performance. These totals may adjust as official studio data receives updates or as additional international market reports become finalized. This information serves purely for entertainment and informational purposes.
