Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu continues a win streak without the classic weekday slump. On day five (Friday, January 16, 2026), the film booked an estimated ₹18.5 crore net amount in India giving it a domestic total of ₹120.35 crore. Sankranti Dominance. The Chiranjeevi-starrer is the family-targeted film despite competing with mega film releases like Prabhas’ The Raja Saab.
The film’s Day 5 performance was especially impressive, which was said to have grossed six times more than what its nearest competitor on day 5. Already, the gross as a whole has crossed the ₹150 crore mark by world standards having taken off beyond its pre-release ₹150 crore-plus level with a storied start in North America where it has nudged through a $2 million milestone in North America, where they already have this much is a safe bet.
The "Boss" and "Venky" Magic
Based on a long-time collaborator and actor Anil Ravipudi, the film is a successful amalgam of Chiranjeevi’s old-school “mass” feel with Ravipudi’s style of comic relief. Venkatesh Daggubati's extended cameo has been an enduring draw, as with shared scenes reportedly seeing theaters erupt.
Key Highlights of the Box Office Run:
- Opening Days: ₹32.25 crore (India Net).
- Total 5-Day India Net: ₹120.35 crore.
- Worldwide Gross: ₹150+ crore. Tickets Sold:
- More than 2.15 million on BookMyShow.
Cast and Crew
Nayanthara plays the film’s lead, an estranged wife whose husband (Chiranjeevi) a former NIA operative needs to win back. Catherine Tresa, Zarina Wahab and Harshavardhan are the supporting cast. Bheems Ceciroleo's soaring score has also turned the youth on its head with the high-energy music.
As the second weekend comes into play, trade analysts say by Sunday evening, the movie will likely sail towards the ₹200 crore mark around the world, setting the pace for the “Global Blockbuster” category by 2026 and becoming the first in 2026.
