Chiranjeevi continues to dominate the Telugu box office with his latest release, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu. The action-packed entertainer is hurtling towards the ₹300 crore mark worldwide after a bumper first week that leveraged the Sankranti holiday season.
Box Office Update: Day 7 Performance
The film has sustained strong collections throughout the festive week without major drops domestically. On its 7th day, Sunday, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu earned ₹17.50 crore net in India, taking its total domestic earnings to ₹157.75 crore net (approximately ₹189 crore gross).
In overseas markets, collections have slowed compared to the initial surge but still contributed around $4.5 million, pushing the worldwide gross to over ₹225 crore. According to makers, the total gross has already crossed ₹292 crore, marking one of the biggest first weeks for a regional film in 2026.
Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu vs The Raja Saab
The Chiranjeevi-starrer has now surpassed the other major Telugu release of the year, Prabhas’ The Raja Saab, which grossed ₹201 crore worldwide. Despite releasing three days later and with a comparatively lower opening, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has overtaken it thanks to strong content and positive audience response.
Over the opening weekend, the Chiranjeevi film earned ₹55 crore domestically, compared to just ₹9 crore for the Prabhas starrer, reflecting a clear preference among audiences.
About Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu
Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film is a classic Chiranjeevi-style action entertainer. It features Nayanthara in a lead role and an extended cameo by Daggubati Venkatesh. Released on Monday, January 12, 2026, ahead of the Sankranti festivities, the film capitalized on the holiday period, drawing large family audiences to theatres across India and overseas.
With its power-packed performances, mass appeal, and festive timing, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has emerged as a major box office winner, cementing Chiranjeevi’s continued dominance in Telugu cinema.
