Hyderabad | January 13, 2026
Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi, at 70, has delivered one of the strongest festive openings of his career. His latest film, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, released on Makar Sankranti (January 12, 2026), and stormed the global box office with an estimated ₹84 crore gross on Day 1, including paid previews.
A Powerful Opening Across Global Markets
The film registered an impressive worldwide Day 1 gross of nearly ₹84 crore, marking one of the best openings for a senior star in Indian cinema. The strong performance includes revenue from Sunday’s paid previews.
India Box Office: ₹37.10 Crore Net on Day 1
In India, the film collected approximately ₹37.10 crore net, which includes ₹8.60 crore from paid previews. The film showed solid occupancy across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and overseas hubs such as the US and UAE.
Cast, Genre and Direction
Directed by Anil Ravipudi, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is a stylish action-comedy featuring Chiranjeevi in the lead alongside Nayanthara. Veteran star Venkatesh Daggubati appears in a significant special role.
Chiranjeevi Breaks Another Record
With this opening, Chiranjeevi becomes the only senior Tollywood star to deliver more than ₹80 crore openings with two films — this one following Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.
Tragic Incident at Hyderabad Theatre
A tragic event overshadowed opening-day celebrations. At Arjun Theatre in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, a fan reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest during the screening and passed away. Authorities are verifying details.
OTT Release and Digital Rights
The digital streaming rights have been acquired by ZEE5. The film is expected to premiere on the platform 4 to 6 weeks after its theatrical run, depending on box office performance.
Chiranjeevi’s Next Film Delayed
The actor’s other highly anticipated project, Vishwambhara, has been delayed due to extensive CGI and VFX work. The release has now been pushed to June 2026.
