Chiranjeevi’s latest action-comedy Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu continues its strong performance at the box office, crossing ₹165 crore nett domestically on its eighth day. Directed by Anil Ravipudi and starring Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara, the film released on January 12, 2026, ahead of the Sankranthi festival, making it one of the most successful festive releases of the year.
Daily Box Office Performance
The film opened to a phenomenal response, collecting ₹32.25 crore on day one and maintaining steady earnings throughout the first week. Here’s a quick breakdown of the domestic collections so far:
- Premieres: ₹9.35 crore
- Day 1: ₹32.25 crore
- Day 2: ₹18.75 crore
- Day 3: ₹19.5 crore
- Day 4: ₹22 crore
- Day 5: ₹19.5 crore
- Day 6: ₹18.9 crore
- Day 7: ₹17.65 crore
- Day 8: ₹7.21 crore
This brings the total domestic nett collection to ₹165.11 crore, outperforming Chiranjeevi’s previous releases. Comparatively, Waltair Veerayya had made ₹161.06 crore, while Acharya and Godfather earned ₹56.14 crore and ₹74.03 crore respectively.
About the Film
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu also features Venkatesh and Catherine Tresa. The film follows Shankara Vara Prasad, a national security officer, as he protects his estranged wife and children from a vengeful ex-cop, seizing the opportunity to rebuild family bonds after six years. The title is a nod to Chiranjeevi’s real name, Sivasankara Varaprasad.
Produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela, the film has been praised for its mass appeal and entertainment value, despite receiving mixed critical reviews. The makers have announced extra shows and additional screens due to overwhelming audience demand.
Looking Ahead
With the Sankranthi festival boosting theatre attendance, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is poised to cross the ₹200 crore mark worldwide soon. Fans continue to flock to theatres, ensuring strong box office momentum for Chiranjeevi’s latest action-packed entertainer.
