Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Becomes Biggest Sankranti Hit with ₹265 Crore Worldwide

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has created history! Chiranjeevi's latest offering has emerged as the biggest Sankranti release in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States (APTS), collecting an impressive ₹265 crore…

January 28, 2026
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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has created history! Chiranjeevi’s latest offering has emerged as the biggest Sankranti release in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States (APTS), collecting an impressive ₹265 crore worldwide. The film’s phenomenal run proves that megastar Chiranjeevi’s magic at the box office remains undiminished.

Mana Shankara Vara Box Office Performance

DetailsCollection
India Total₹224.25 crore
Overseas Total₹40.75 crore ($4.50 million)
Worldwide Total₹265 crore
Expected Final₹280 crore
StatusBiggest Sankranti Film in APTS

Regional Breakdown: Where the Money Came From

TerritoryGross Collection
AP/TS (Total)₹197 crore
Nizam₹68.75 crore
Ceded₹28.75 crore
Andhra₹99.50 crore
Karnataka₹21.25 crore
Tamil Nadu – Kerala₹2.75 crore
Rest of India₹3.25 crore
USA$3.10 million
Rest of World$1.40 million

Historic Achievement in Telugu Cinema

Mana Shankara Vara

According to Pinkvilla, the film has surpassed Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and Sankranthiki Vasthunam (both collected ₹196 crore) to become the highest-grossing Sankranti release in Telugu states with ₹197 crore.

By Wednesday, it’s set to cross the ₹200 crore mark in APTS, becoming only the seventh film ever to achieve this milestone. The film is projected to finish with around ₹210 crore in the twin states.

Coastal Andhra Leads the Charge

The film’s strongest performance came from Coastal Andhra, which contributed nearly ₹100 crore—making it the fourth or fifth biggest film of all time in the region, on par with Kalki 2898 AD and approximately 80% of Pushpa 2‘s performance.

Karnataka emerged as another strong market with over ₹21.25 crore, while overseas territories, particularly the USA, showed robust collections.

For more South Indian cinema updates and box office analysis, stay tuned to TechnoSports. Don’t miss our coverage of latest Telugu films and their theatrical performances!

FAQs

What makes Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu the biggest Sankranti film?

The film has grossed ₹197 crore in AP/TS, surpassing previous Sankranti releases like Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and Sankranthiki Vasthunam.

When will the film cross ₹200 crore in Telugu states?

The film is expected to cross the ₹200 crore mark in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana by Wednesday, becoming only the seventh film to achieve this feat.

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