The Telugu film Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu is performing exceptionally well at the box office. It demonstrated impressive strength on its second day of release. According to reports from the Sacnilk website, the movie earned approximately Rs 19.50 crore in India net collections on Day 2.
Strong Two-Day Total
This brings the total India net collection to around Rs 61.10 crore in just two days. The film opened with a powerful start, recording pre-sales of Rs 9.35 crore. On its first day, it surprised industry observers by earning a substantial Rs 32.25 crore.
Steady Performance on Weekday
Even after that robust opening day, the film managed to hold its ground well on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Occupancy numbers remained very healthy, clearly indicating the movie's good performance.
On Tuesday, Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of 54.85%. This represents a very strong number for a regular weekday. Morning shows began with 32.61% occupancy. Afternoon shows showed significant improvement, reaching 53.60%.
Evening shows climbed even higher to 65.14%. Night shows performed the best with 68.03% occupancy. These consistent numbers across different show timings reflect sustained audience interest.
Positive Audience Reactions
The film is receiving decent reviews online. Many viewers express happiness at seeing Chiranjeevi in a familiar and entertaining role. One review stated, "it's just Chiranjeevi's one man show all the way. Be it the looks, styling, timing, acting, everything, he just nailed and credit to Anil for bringing out arguably his best avatar since 150."
The same review added, "Nayantara looked elegant and beautiful, Venky's cameo, even though him being his usual fun self, could have been better integrated and dealt. Rest of the cast were fine and did their part."
Another viewer wrote enthusiastically, "Out an out entertainer! Nostalgia Chiranjeevi acting. Direction is top notch... equally supported by the all the caste and crew!"
Cast and Crew Details
Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu is directed by Anil Ravipudi. The film stars Chiranjeevi Konidala in the lead role. Key supporting roles are played by Nayanthara, Catherine Tresa, Venkatesh, and Sachin Khedekar.
The movie's strong box office performance and positive audience response suggest it has struck a chord with Telugu cinema viewers. Industry analysts will be watching closely to see if this momentum continues through the coming days.
