The "Megastar" era continues to thrive as Chiranjeevi’s latest family action-entertainer, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (MSVPG), has shattered expectations. Released on January 12, 2026, the film officially entered the ₹100 crore club within just 48 hours of its theatrical run. Despite a Monday release, the film's "vintage Chiru" charm and Anil Ravipudi’s trademark humor have created a sensation across the Telugu states and overseas.
A Record-Breaking Opening Weekend
The film kicked off its journey with massive paid previews on Sunday, which alone minted over ₹8.75 crore. On its official opening day (Monday), it recorded a staggering worldwide gross of approximately ₹70–84 crore, marking it as one of the biggest openers in Chiranjeevi's illustrious career. By the end of Tuesday (Day 2), the film’s total worldwide gross reached ₹120 crore, with a solid ₹61 crore nett coming from the Indian domestic market alone.
Box Office Breakdown (First 2 Days)
| Category | Collection (Approx) |
| Day 1 Worldwide Gross | ₹84.00 Crore |
| Day 2 Worldwide Gross | ₹36.00 Crore |
| Total 2-Day Global Gross | ₹120.00 Crore |
| India Total Nett (2 Days) | ₹61.10 Crore |
| USA/Overseas Gross | $1.8 Million+ |
The Secret Sauce: Vintage Comedy & Star Power
Critics and audiences alike are hailing the film as a return to the "Vintage Chiranjeevi" style of the 90s. Director Anil Ravipudi, who now holds a flawless 9-0 success streak, focused on Chiranjeevi’s impeccable comedy timing and grace.
The Plot: Chiranjeevi plays an NSG/NIA officer named Shankara Vara Prasad who is on a mission to win back his estranged wife, Sasirekha (Nayanthara), and his children.
The Highlights: The high-octane interval block, the nostalgic "Sundari" song reference, and a special, much-hyped cameo by Venkatesh Daggubati have made the film a "Paisa Vasool" entertainer for families this Sankranti.
The Battle of the Titans
While MSVPG is performing exceptionally well, it is in a healthy clash with Prabhas’s The Raja Saab. However, Chiranjeevi's film has maintained a superior occupancy rate of nearly 55% on weekdays, proving its strong hold over the family audience a demographic that traditionally drives the Sankranti box office.
With the core festive days of Pongal/Sankranti (Jan 14–16) currently underway, trade analysts predict the film will comfortably cross the ₹200 crore mark by the end of its first week.
