‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’ Opens to a Massive Figure on Day One
Megastar Chiranjeevi has once again proved why he remains the undisputed king of the Sankranthi box office. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu , directed by Anil Ravipudi has taken a thunderous opening at the worldwide box office, grossing over ₹70 crores on its opening day, marking one of the biggest openings in Chiranjeevi’s illustrious career.
The film has achieved an impressive 35% recovery on Day 1 itself, an extraordinary feat in today’s theatrical landscape. Trade experts and exhibitors are calling it a dream start, especially considering the festive Sankranthi season, which traditionally guarantees strong family footfalls. With packed theatres across Telugu states and a sensational response overseas, the film has set the stage for a long and lucrative run.
What makes this opening even more significant is the overwhelming response from family audiences. Chiranjeevi’s vintage charm, combined with emotional depth, humour, and mass moments, has struck a strong chord with viewers of all age groups. Word of mouth has been largely positive, particularly praising Chiranjeevi’s performance, the emotional connect, and the festive appeal of the film.
In key territories like Nizam, Ceeded, Andhra Pradesh, and overseas markets such as the USA and Australia, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has registered excellent occupancies from morning shows itself. Single screens and multiplexes alike have witnessed houseful boards, reflecting the film’s wide acceptance.
The Sankranthi advantage is expected to further boost collections over the long weekend. With minimal drop expected over the coming days and strong advance bookings continuing, the film is well on track to recover a major chunk of its theatrical business within the first week itself.
Given its sensational start, stable word of mouth, and festive momentum, the big question now is — is Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu heading towards a Mega Blockbuster status? If the current trend continues, trade analysts believe the film has a very strong chance of entering the elite club of all-time Sankranthi blockbusters for Chiranjeevi.
For Megastar fans, this Sankranthi has turned into a grand celebration one that reinforces Chiranjeevi’s unmatched box office stamina even after decades at the top.
