Hyderabad | January 22, 2026
Chiranjeevi’s ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’ Crosses ₹300 Crore Worldwide, Becomes Biggest Hit of His Career
Megastar Chiranjeevi has delivered one of the most spectacular box office successes of his career with ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’. The film has shattered multiple Telugu cinema records and continues its historic run worldwide.
₹300 Crore Worldwide in Just 9 Days
The action-comedy has grossed over ₹300 crore worldwide within its first nine days.
Producers revealed that the film had already crossed this milestone by Day 8, highlighting its extraordinary momentum.
Domestic Box Office (India)
The film has earned more than ₹171.65 crore nett in India, and at its current pace, it is set to enter the ₹200 crore club domestically very soon.
This makes it one of the strongest-performing Sankranti releases in recent years.
Chiranjeevi’s Biggest Career Hit
‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’ has surpassed Chiranjeevi’s previous global grosser ‘Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy’, which had a lifetime worldwide collection of ₹241 crore.
With this film, Chiranjeevi has achieved the biggest box office success of his career.
Overseas Box Office Impact
The film is also performing exceptionally well in international markets, amassing over $4.5 million (approx. ₹37 crore) so far.
Strong word of mouth and the global appeal of Telugu cinema have boosted its overseas footprint.
About the Film
Directed by Anil Ravipudi, this action-comedy entertainer stars Nayanthara as the female lead and features a key cameo appearance by Venkatesh Daggubati.
An interesting trivia is that the film’s title is inspired by Chiranjeevi’s real name, Shiva Shankara Vara Prasad.
Sankranti Boost and Strong Regional Performance
Released during the Sankranti 2026 holiday frame, the film benefited from extended festive weekends and strong occupancy across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The movie has now entered the profit zone in all Telugu regions, with exhibitors witnessing high footfall throughout the week.
