Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu Box Office Collection: Megastar Chiranjeevi’s family entertainer, directed by Anil Ravipudi and released on January 12, 2026 (Sankranti festive window), has emerged as a massive success at the worldwide box office. Backed by strong positive word-of-mouth, festive holiday boosts, Chiranjeevi’s charisma, and solid family appeal, the film outperformed expectations and became one of the top Sankranti grossers of recent years. It has comfortably crossed major milestones, reclaiming Chiranjeevi’s career-high grosser status (surpassing previous films like Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy) and delivering a blockbuster verdict. At the worldwide box office, Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu has collected approximately Rs 260-270 Cr gross (final figures as of late January 2026, around Day 14+; additions minimal afterward, with some sources reporting up to Rs 268+ Cr).
Total Worldwide Collections
- Worldwide Gross: Rs 260-270 Cr (reliable trackers like Koimoi report Rs 268.11 Cr; Sacnilk around Rs 262-268 Cr range; makers’ claims higher in some cases).
- India Gross: Rs 215-228 Cr (approx., after taxes).
- Overseas Gross: Rs 40-42 Cr (strong performance internationally, especially in North America and Gulf regions, with USD 4.5+ million reported).
India Net Total (Lifetime): Rs 190-192 Cr+ (including all languages; Telugu dominant, with good dubbed support in Hindi and other regions).
The film has recovered its reported budget (estimated Rs 100-150 Cr range, including prints and publicity) handsomely through theatrical run alone, with OTT and satellite rights adding further profits.
Area-wise / Region-wise Collections (India Focus, Approx. Lifetime Shares / Contribution) The film dominated in Telugu states with excellent hold, while dubbed versions performed well in non-South markets due to festive timing and family content.
- Andhra Pradesh + Telangana (AP/TS) – Nizam, Ceded, UA, Godavari circuits etc.: Major share (~70-80% of India total, Rs 140+ Cr contribution). Telugu version ruled with massive openings and sustained legs.
- Hindi Belt (North India): Solid dubbed performance (contributed significantly to non-Telugu share; helped push overall India net higher).
- Karnataka + Tamil Nadu + Kerala: Good early collections from dubbed versions; held decently during Sankranti.
- Rest of India: Steady multiplex and single-screen run post-festive period.
- Overseas: Rs 40-42 Cr Gross (strong hold compared to many Telugu films; benefited from Chiranjeevi’s global fanbase and family appeal).
Day-wise India Net Collections (All Languages Combined) Figures are approximate early estimates from trackers like Sacnilk, Koimoi, Pinkvilla, Bollymoviereviewz (in Rs Cr; variations exist across sources due to early reports):
- Day 1 (Monday, Jan 12 – Sankranti opening): Rs 38-42 Cr (solid start with premieres; festive boost).
- Day 2 (Tuesday, Jan 13): Rs 20-22 Cr (good hold on holiday).
- Day 3 (Wednesday, Jan 14): Strong festive collections (around Rs 20+ Cr range).
- Day 4-6 (Thu-Sat, Jan 15-17): Steady weekday/weekend (cumulative building to high first-week totals).
- Day 7 (Sunday, Jan 18): Good weekend recovery.
- Day 8-10 (Jan 19-21): Healthy holds (e.g., Day 10 around Rs 4 Cr).
- Day 11 (Jan 22): Continued momentum.
- Day 12 (Jan 23): Rs ~2.60 Cr (crossed Rs 181 Cr India net).
- Day 13 (Jan 24): Growth day (helped cross Rs 185-186 Cr India net).
- Day 14 (Jan 25): Final push (India net crossed Rs 192 Cr).
Week-wise Summary (India Net)
- Week 1 (first 7-8 days): Rs 150-160 Cr+ (strong Sankranti impact).
- Week 2: Rs 30-40 Cr+ (excellent legs with minimal drops).
- Total: Rs 190-192 Cr+
Worldwide Gross Breakdown (Key Milestones)
- Opening Weekend (Day 1-3): Massive festive surge.
- First Week: Crossed Rs 180-200 Cr Gross Worldwide.
- Day 6: Surpassed Rs 200 Cr Worldwide (beat The Raja Saab).
- Day 10-11: Rs 245-250 Cr+ Gross (became Chiranjeevi’s #1 grosser).
- Day 12-13: Rs 260+ Cr Gross.
- Lifetime: Rs 260-270 Cr Gross (additions negligible post-Day 14).
Verdict and Analysis Verdict: Super Hit / Blockbuster (strong success; one of the highest Sankranti grossers, 4th highest in some lists, with potential to climb higher). Excellent legs (multiplier 4-5x+ opening day), sustained hold, and festive word-of-mouth highlight the film’s family entertainer strength.
Positive: Chiranjeevi’s mass + family appeal shone; Sankranti timing maximized collections; outperformed competition (including The Raja Saab clash). Negative: Minor early mixed reviews in some quarters, but audience love overrode them. Comparisons: Better hold and totals than many recent biggies; reclaimed Chiranjeevi’s top spot after years; strong vs. regional peers. Implications: Proves family-content + star power + festive window formula works; boosts confidence for similar Tollywood releases; sets high bar for 2026 Sankranti clashes.
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