Chiranjeevi's Comeback Film Hits Major Milestone in North America
Chiranjeevi's latest film Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu continues to write its own success story across the Atlantic. The comedy action-drama has officially crossed the $2.5 million benchmark in North American theaters. This achievement comes despite the film releasing on a weekday, demonstrating remarkable staying power at the box office.
Strong Weekend Performance Boosts Cumulative Total
On Saturday alone, the film earned an impressive $254,000. This pushed its cumulative North American total to $2.624 million. Prior to Saturday, the first five days had already amassed $2.37 million. These numbers signal excellent audience pull and sustained turnout across the Telugu diaspora in North America.
The film's performance has now overtaken the North American haul of Prabhas' The Raja Saab. That film released on January 9 and had collected $2.42 million as of Saturday. This milestone positions Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu as one of the top North American performers for a Telugu star this year.
Domestic Collections Show Commendable Resilience
Back home in India, the film maintains healthy traction. Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has collected Rs 139.85 crore domestically. Positive word of mouth and festival season carryover continue to drive weekday numbers. The film demonstrates Chiranjeevi's long-standing stronghold over the overseas theatrical market while performing strongly in his home territory.
Star Cast and Director Contribute to Success
The casting has played a notable role in the film's appeal. Nayanthara stars opposite Chiranjeevi, marking another significant collaboration for the actress in the Telugu belt. Additionally, the film features an extended cameo by Venkatesh. This has proved to be a major theatrical cheer moment in key Andhra-Telangana strongholds and overseas centers with nostalgic audiences.
The film marks another commercial win for director Anil Ravipudi. He has built a reputation for marrying Telugu mass cinema sensibilities with clean humor and festival-friendly storytelling. Ravipudi's previous outing, Sankranthiki Vasthunam starring Venkatesh, was one of 2025's biggest successes across Indian cinema, particularly in the Telugu belt.
Prior to that, he directed Bhagwanth Kesari. That film later served as the source material for Thalapathy Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan. This further underscores Ravipudi's expanding creative footprint across industries.
Future Projections Remain Positive
Trade circles in North America expect Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu to eventually settle comfortably above the $3.5 to $4 million mark. This projection assumes weekday drops remain modest. The film's current trajectory suggests it could achieve this target with continued audience support.
The success reinforces several key points about contemporary Telugu cinema:
- Established stars like Chiranjeevi maintain strong overseas appeal
- Strategic casting with popular co-stars enhances box office performance
- Director Anil Ravipudi's formula continues to resonate with audiences
- The Telugu diaspora remains a crucial market for big-budget releases
As the film continues its theatrical run, industry observers will watch whether it can maintain momentum through the coming weeks. The combination of star power, effective direction, and audience goodwill appears to be working in its favor across multiple markets.
