Chiranjeevi's Comeback Film Joins ₹100 Crore Club
Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi has made a triumphant return to the silver screen after a long hiatus. His latest film, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, has achieved a significant milestone. The comedy film, which also features Nayanthara, released during the Makar Sankranthi festival. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the movie has successfully entered the prestigious ₹100 crore club in India. The Pongal holiday boost played a crucial role in this achievement.
Day 4 Collection Shows Strong Growth
According to data from industry tracker Sacnilk, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu performed exceptionally well on its fourth day. The film earned an impressive ₹22 crore net in domestic markets on day 4. This figure represents a noticeable increase from the previous day's collection of ₹19.5 crore. With this surge, the total India net collections have now reached ₹101.85 crore. The film's rapid accumulation of revenue demonstrates its strong appeal among audiences.
Detailed Day-Wise Box Office Performance
The film enjoyed a powerful opening at the box office, even with mixed critical reception. It started with ₹9.35 crore from paid previews before its official release. On the opening day, it collected a substantial ₹32.25 crore. However, earnings dipped on day 2, dropping by almost 40% to ₹18.75 crore. The film stabilized on day 3 with ₹19.5 crore. The Pongal celebrations then provided a significant boost, pushing the total past the ₹100 crore mark in just four days. This quick climb highlights the film's strong performance during the festive season.
Outperforming Prabhas' The Raja Saab
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is currently outperforming another major Telugu release, Prabhas' horror-comedy The Raja Saab. While The Raja Saab crossed ₹100 crore in three days, its day 4 collection stood at only ₹5.65 crore net. This amount is ₹16.35 crore less than Chiranjeevi's film, representing a 74% lower earning. Interestingly, both films mark the return of these stars in their classic avatars within the Telugu film industry. Current box office numbers clearly show that audiences prefer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu over The Raja Saab.
Strong Occupancy Rates on Day 4
The film maintained strong occupancy rates throughout its fourth day. Morning shows recorded a 52.46% occupancy rate. This number saw a sharp increase during afternoon shows, jumping to 86.03%. The momentum continued into evening shows with 86.81% occupancy. Night shows experienced a slight dip, settling at 78.57%. These high occupancy rates indicate sustained audience interest throughout the day.
Regional Screening Distribution
Hyderabad led in the number of screenings with 556 shows. Bengaluru followed closely with 410 shows. Other cities with significant screenings included Vijayawada with 125 shows and Vizag-Visakhapatnam with 128 shows. Chennai hosted 97 Telugu-language shows, while Guntur had 63 and Mumbai had 54. This wide distribution across multiple regions contributed to the film's strong box office performance.
About the Film and Production Team
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is directed by Anil Ravipudi, known for his work on Bhagavanth Kesari. The film also stars Venkatesh in a significant role. Production is handled by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela under the banners of Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments. Smt. Archana presents the film. The combination of experienced direction and strong production support has clearly resonated with Telugu cinema audiences.
