Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu box office: Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara starrer becomes Sankrati 2026 winner, crosses over Rs 200 crore mark worldiwde

The Chiranjeevi-starrer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has firmly established itself as a box office powerhouse, joining the Rs 100 crore club in India. The film, which also features Nayanthara in the lead, has become the second Telugu film of 2026 to reach this milestone, following the success of The Raja Saab. Its strong performance has been boosted by the Sankranti festival holiday, which drew large audiences to theatres across the country.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu box office collection day-wise

According to early estimates from Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 17.5 crore on Day 7, pushing its India net total to around Rs 157.75 crore. Day 6 of its run had already witnessed a notable Rs 18.9 crore collection and still going strong at the domestic box office.



The film’s strong start in its first week has helped it recover a big part of its budget. Made for around Rs 200 crore, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has already earned nearly half of its production costs, and if collections stay steady, it could turn a full profit in the coming weeks.

Industry experts say that the lukewarm response to Prabhas’ The Raja Saab may have worked in Chiranjeevi’s favour, as audiences looking for a solid Telugu entertainer chose Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Even with mixed reviews, the film has become the go-to choice for viewers during the Sankranti holidays.

On the global stage, the film has also achieved remarkable success. With worldwide collections crossing Rs 220 crore, it marks Chiranjeevi’s third Rs 200 crore grosser and surpassed the collection of Waltair Veerayya. The film is performing exceptionally well in regions such as Coastal Andhra, where occupancy rates remain high, prompting several theatres to add midnight shows to meet demand.

More about Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the action-comedy has been praised for its mass appeal and Chiranjeevi’s signature performance. The female lead, Nayanthara, adds gravitas to the film, while Victory Venkatesh makes a cameo appearance, delighting fans. The soundtrack, composed by Bheems Ceciroleo, has also contributed to the film’s popularity, with audiences enjoying both the music and background score.


With the Sankranti wave still in full swing, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is expected to maintain strong collections in the coming days. Industry insiders suggest that if the film continues to hold its ground, it could soon earn the “blockbuster” tag.

For now, Chiranjeevi and his team can celebrate another milestone in a year that is already seeing significant box office achievements for Telugu films. Stay tuned!