Megastar Chiranjeevi's most-awaited action-comedy, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, arrived with a grand theatrical release on January 12, 2026, just in time to merge perfectly with the vibrant Sankranti festivities. Directed by the master of commercial entertainers, Anil Ravipudi, it's an ensemble cast studded with the powerhouse presence of Venkatesh Daggubati and the graceful Nayanthara. Although critical reception has been a mix of both negative and mixed reviews, the ‘Mega’ star power proved to be critic-proof at the ticket windows. With great momentum, the film saw a sensational surge in footfalls with a successful crossing of ₹30 crore-plus by the second day. A good start at the box office, with families coming in droves to witness the high-octane chemistry between the lead stars.
According to a Sacnilk report, ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’ collected approximately ₹1.34 crore in India on its second-day run (Tuesday, January 13, 2026). This collection brings the film’s total domestic net earnings to an estimated ₹38.44 crore. Here’s a breakdown of the box office collection:
Day 0 (Sunday)= ₹8.6 crore
Day 1 (1st Monday)= ₹28.5 crore
Day 2 (1st Tuesday)= ₹1.34 crore (approx)
Total box office collection (3 days)= ₹38.44 crore
The movie had an overall 64.66 per cent Telugu occupancy on Monday, with maximum footfall during the night shows (78.87 per cent). The highest occupancy was witnessed in Visakhapatnam (87 per cent).
According to IMDb, the movie's gist reads, “A security officer protecting his estranged wife and kids from a vengeful ex-cop sees it as a chance to rebuild their relationship after six years apart.”
The film stars Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara in lead roles and Catherine Tresa, Venkatesh Daggubati, VTV Ganesh and Sharat Saxena in supporting roles.
Audience response has been largely positive among family viewers and fans, particularly praising the chemistry between Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh Daggubati.
Visakhapatnam emerged as the top-performing city with the highest occupancy rate, reflecting strong regional support for the film.
Compared to other Sankranti releases, the film has maintained a competitive edge, thanks to its mass appeal and star-driven opening.
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