Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has wrapped up its theatrical run with a worldwide gross of ₹300.55 crore, making it Chiranjeevi‘s first film to cross the ₹300 crore mark at the global box office. Directed by Anil Ravipudi and released on January 12, 2026 for Sankranti, the action comedy also stars Venkatesh, Nayanthara, and Catherine Tresa, and ran for six weeks across theatres before moving to ZEE5 on February 11, 2026.
What Were Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’s Opening Day and Week 1 Numbers?
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu opened to a massive response on Sankranti, posting an India net collection of ₹38.4 crore on Day 1 alone. Combined with overseas numbers, the worldwide gross on opening day crossed ₹65 crore. The film held well through the long Sankranti holiday weekend, with Day 2 bringing in ₹22.1 crore and Day 3 adding ₹23 crore at the India net level. By the end of Week 1, the worldwide gross had already crossed ₹220 crore, confirming blockbuster status within its first seven days.
| Day | India Net (₹ Cr) | Worldwide Gross (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 38.40 | ~65.00 |
| Day 2 | 22.10 | – |
| Day 3 | 23.00 | – |
| End of Week 1 (Day 7) | ~158.00 | 220.00+ |
Source: Sacnilk
What Are the Final Closing Box Office Collections of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu?
The film completed its full theatrical run at the end of its sixth week. The closing figures confirm a worldwide gross of ₹300.55 crore, split between an India gross of ₹257.55 crore and overseas collections of ₹43 crore. India net collections finished at ₹217.61 crore against a reported production budget of approximately ₹200 crore, delivering a profitable verdict for producers Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela. Total footfalls in India crossed 1.2 crore, reflecting the wide audience reach the film achieved through its Sankranti window.
| Milestone | Days | India Gross (₹ Cr) | Overseas (₹ Cr) | Worldwide Gross (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| End of Week 1 | 7 | ~185.00 | ~35.00 | 220.00+ |
| Day 22 | 22 | ~208.00 | ~37.00 | 245.00 |
| Day 28 | 28 | 251.55 | 42.75 | 294.30 |
| Final (Closing) | 33 | 257.55 | 43.00 | 300.55 |
Source: Sacnilk / Koimoi
What Records Did Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Break at the Box Office?
The film rewrote several Tollywood benchmarks during its run. Most significantly, it became Chiranjeevi‘s first film to gross over ₹300 crore worldwide, a milestone that had eluded the veteran star despite his decades-long career at the top of Telugu cinema. It also claimed the title of the highest-grossing Sankranti release in Tollywood history at the India box office, overtaking both Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (₹200.98 crore) and HanuMan (₹201.91 crore), which had previously held the top Sankranti spots. Budget recovery came as early as Day 17, well within the film’s second week.
In the post-COVID era of Telugu cinema, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu ranks among the top ten highest-grossing Telugu films, placing seventh on that list. Overseas, the film grossed over $2.4 million in North America, A$353,000 in Australia, and £217,000 in the UK, underlining strong NRI audience support for the Chiranjeevi-Venkatesh pairing.
| Territory | Collection |
|---|---|
| North America | $2.4 million |
| Australia | A$353,000 |
| United Kingdom | £217,000 |
| Total Overseas | ₹43.00 Cr |
Source: Sacnilk / Koimoi
Where Can You Watch Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu on OTT?
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is now streaming on ZEE5, where it premiered on February 11, 2026 — exactly 30 days after its theatrical release. The film is available in its original Telugu version as well as dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada, giving the film a wider reach on the platform beyond its core Telugu-speaking audience. For viewers who missed the Sankranti theatrical experience, ZEE5 is currently the only legal streaming destination for the film.