Box Office Battle: Chiranjeevi's Film Gains Momentum as Prabhas' The Raja Saab Faces Decline
This Pongal season witnessed a major clash at the box office. Two big films, Prabhas' The Raja Saab and Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, released just three days apart. The competition has produced surprising results. While Prabhas' film started strong, it now shows a steep decline. In contrast, Chiranjeevi's film demonstrates steady growth.
The Raja Saab's Struggles Continue
Prabhas' The Raja Saab opened with a massive gross collection of over 100 crore rupees. However, its earnings dropped sharply after the initial days. On Monday, the fourth day of release, the film collected only Rs 6.6 crore. The downward trend continued in the following days.
According to Sacnilk, The Raja Saab earned Rs 5.25 crore on Wednesday. This happened despite the Makar Sankranti holiday, which typically boosts cinema attendance. The film's total domestic collection reached Rs 125.12 crore within six days of release.
The film now struggles to cross the Rs 200 crore mark. Sacnilk reports that its worldwide business stands at Rs 182 crore gross during the six-day theatrical run. The Raja Saab carries a reported budget of Rs 300 crore. To recover this cost, the film needs significantly better performance. Current trends do not favor such an outcome.
Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab features Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Boman Irani in key roles.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Shows Strong Performance
Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has earned considerably more than Prabhas' film at the box office. On Wednesday, it minted Rs 19.5 crore. The film's total domestic collection reached Rs 79.85 crore within just three days of release.
On the international front, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu emerged as a massive success. It performed particularly well in the North American circuit. The film stormed past the $2 million milestone, equivalent to Rs 18 crore, within two days of release.
The total worldwide gross collection of Chiranjeevi's film stands at Rs 98.15 crore within the first two days of tracking. Out of this, overseas collections currently amount to Rs 26 crore. The film's reported budget is Rs 200 crore.
Key Takeaways from the Box Office Clash
- Prabhas' The Raja Saab opened strong but faces declining collections.
- Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu shows consistent growth.
- The Raja Saab struggles to reach the Rs 200 crore mark with current trends.
- Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu excels in both domestic and overseas markets.
- The Pongal release window created intense competition between the two films.
This box office battle highlights the unpredictable nature of film performance. Initial hype does not always translate into sustained success. Audience reception and word-of-mouth play crucial roles in determining a film's trajectory.
