3 minutes of readingHyderabadFebruary 5, 2026 03:11 pm IST
Twenty-five days after its theatrical presentation, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has crossed the 375 crore mark worldwide, according to production house Shine Screens, making it not only Chiranjeevi’s biggest hit but an all-time blockbuster of the regional industry that has proven that star power still reigns.
The Chiranjeevi starrer film has been breaking records since its release. The film grossed Rs 65 million on its opening day, with Rs 44.75 million from India and $2.3 million from international territories, making it Chiranjeevi’s second-highest opening after Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.
The momentum only accelerated from there. After the first seven days, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu collected Rs 292 crore worldwide. The film cemented its status as a certified blockbuster, amassing a staggering Telugu net collection of Rs 157.75 crore in its first seven days, placing it at the eighth position in the list of all-time highest Telugu net collections in the first week.
By the 11th, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu crossed Rs 300 crore, becoming Chiranjeevi’s highest grosser, surpassing Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019). The film continued its strong performance in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana markets, maintaining stable collections during its third and fourth weeks. Directed by Anil Ravipudi and featuring Nayanthara as the female lead, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is proving that regional Telugu cinema can achieve massive box office numbers through content and star power alone.
Unlike the trend of largebudget Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu achieved its success through a different formula. The film is a heartwarming family entertainer with massive high-octane elements, perfectly suited to the Megastar. The narrative revolves around national security officer Shankara Vara Prasad, who falls in love with Sasirekha and marries him, but faces a serious ideological rift with his powerful businessman father-in-law.
Separated from his wife and children for six years, Prasad longs for the chance to reunite with them. When he finds out that his children are attending boarding school, he adopts a new personality and lands a position as a physical training mentor. It’s a story that balances emotional depth with Chiranjeevi’s signature action sequences, a combination that has resonated powerfully with family audiences.
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OTT giant Zee5 has secured the digital streaming rights to Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu at what is reported to be an unprecedented price, a clear reflection of the film’s huge theatrical success. While an official release time has not been revealed, the film is expected to premiere on the platform starting February 11, 2026, following the usual month-long exclusive theatrical window.
As collections continue to rise, Megastar’s latest offering continues to set new benchmarks for Telugu cinema.