Tollywood giant
Chiranjeevi’s ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’ has turned into the biggest release of the festive Sankranti window. The family entertainer, directed by
Anil Ravipudi, starring
Nayanthara as the female lead is enjoying a strong presence at the box office since its release on January 12.
As per Sacnilk, the film had already seen a stronger start on its opening day, making Rs 41.6 crore. Later on Tuesday, the movie made Rs 18.75 crore and later added Rs 19.5 crore on Wednesday on the occasion of Sankranti. The film added Rs 22 crore and again Rs 19.5 crore on Thursday and Friday, respectively, setting it up for a big weekend. On Saturday, the movie added Rs 18.9 crore to its kitty, and as per initial box office reports, the film's collection on Sunday was estimated at Rs 17.50 crore. The total collection of the film thus stands at an impressive Rs 157.75 crore, with worldwide collection at staggering Rs 222.5 crore.
Theatrical occupancy
Speaking of theatre occupancy on Sunday, the movie had an overall 59.67% Telugu occupancy and recorded 45.51% during morning shows, which gradually increased to 67.79% by afternoon. The numbers peaked to an all-time high during evening shows with a 74.95% occupancy rate.
Cast of the film
The film also stars Tollywood veteran Daggubati Venkatesh playing a special rolel along with Catherine Tresa and Sachin Khedekar in key roles.
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About ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’
The movie portrays Chiranjeevi as an NIA (National Intelligence Agency) agent named Shankara Vara Prasad, who is portrayed as a retired intelligence officer protecting his family from threats. Meanwhile, Nayanthara is seen as the daughter of a wealthy businessman named Shasirekha. The movie included action, drama, and comedy elements, making it a popular watch for the family audience.
DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.