The Sankranti 2026 box office race reveals a clear winner. Chiranjeevi's film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has surged ahead, leaving Prabhas' The Raja Saab trailing behind.
Chiranjeevi's Film Emerges as Sankranti Champion
Chiranjeevi's latest release has become the undisputed Sankranti winner of 2026. The film has achieved remarkable success in just seven days. It has collected approximately Rs 157.75 crore in India. More impressively, the film has earned a massive Rs 261 crore in global gross collections within six days.
Producers Shine Screens announced this milestone on social media platform X. They stated the film is racing toward the Rs 300 crore worldwide milestone. Early estimates show the film collected about Rs 17.50 crore on its seventh day. This represents a modest drop of 7.41% from previous earnings.
Prabhas' The Raja Saab Faces Challenges
Meanwhile, Prabhas' horror-comedy The Raja Saab continues to struggle. The film released on January 9, 2026, but has failed to maintain strong audience interest. By its tenth day, the film crawled past the Rs 130 crore mark in India. Trade site Sacnilk reported the film collected about Rs 2.26 crore on day ten.
This brings the total India collection to Rs 139.01 crore. The film's daily earnings have declined steadily. This reflects mixed reviews and weak word-of-mouth affecting theatrical performance. The film experienced a significant drop of 24.67% in collections. Even on its second Sunday, the film failed to generate significant buzz or sustained momentum.
Contrasting Box Office Trajectories
The two films present completely different box office stories. Chiranjeevi's film has emerged as the star's standout success this season. It continues to break records and attract audiences. The film's strong performance has made it the clear Sankranti blockbuster of 2026.
In contrast, Prabhas' film has struggled despite crossing the Rs 130 crore mark in India. The declining collections indicate the film has not connected with audiences as expected. The horror-comedy genre and mixed reception have impacted its box office run.
Industry observers note this Sankranti season has produced one clear winner. Chiranjeevi's film dominates both domestic and international markets. Meanwhile, Prabhas' film faces an uphill battle to recover its momentum.
