The Sankranthi box office race just took another dramatic turn. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, directed by Anil Ravipudi, is being projected as a massive worldwide blockbuster, with the makers claiming a staggering ₹350 crore global gross in just 15 days. If those figures hold, the film has officially overtaken They Call Him OG and its lifetime worldwide run.
Released on January 12 to cash in on the festive Sankranthi window, the film stars Chiranjeevi in the lead, alongside Nayanthara, and has enjoyed strong audience pull across family centres and mass circuits.
Makers Announce a Historic Milestone
The official announcement came from Gold Box Entertainments, the production banner headed by Chiranjeevi’s daughter Sushmita Konidela. Taking to social media, the team declared the film had crossed the ₹350 crore mark worldwide in just 15 days.
Their celebratory note read, “When the BOSS arrives, records surrender,” followed by another post calling the film an “ALL-TIME REGIONAL INDUSTRY BLOCKBUSTER” with ₹358 crore+ worldwide gross. The messaging firmly positioned MSVPG as one of the biggest Telugu hits in recent years.
‘MSVPG’ vs ‘They Call Him OG’
With the claimed numbers, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has reportedly beaten the lifetime worldwide collection of They Call Him OG, the 2025 hit starring Pawan Kalyan, which ended its run at approximately ₹295.22 crore worldwide.
This comparison has sparked major buzz, especially given the contrasting genres — a broad comedy-drama outperforming a high-voltage action film at the global box office.
Trade Numbers Tell a More Cautious Story
However, not everyone is fully convinced. Trade tracking website Sacnilk presents a more conservative picture. According to its estimates, the film had collected around ₹269.50 crore worldwide in 14 days, making the jump to ₹350 crore in a single day appear unlikely.
On Day 15, the film reportedly added ₹4.72 crore net in India, which further raises questions about the scale of the overseas surge being claimed by the producers. As always, the gap between producer figures and trade estimates has become part of the conversation — especially for big-ticket festival releases.
Story, Cameo, and Audience Connect
At its core, MSVPG is a relationship-driven comedy that follows a man attempting to reconcile with his estranged wife after years of separation. The emotional angle, combined with Ravipudi’s trademark humour, appears to have struck a chord with family audiences.
Adding to the excitement was a special cameo by Venkatesh, which gave fans an extra reason to flock to theatres during the holiday period.
Chiranjeevi’s Comments Spark Side Controversy
While the film continues its box office run, Chiranjeevi recently found himself in the middle of an unrelated controversy. His remarks dismissing the existence of the casting couch in the Telugu film industry triggered strong reactions online.
Singer Chinmayi Sripada publicly responded, pointing out that Chiranjeevi’s experience comes from a different era and context — one shaped by long-standing professional relationships and mutual respect, which may not reflect the reality faced by many today.
The debate briefly shifted attention away from the film’s success, though it hasn’t significantly impacted its box office momentum so far.
Final Words
Whether one goes by producer claims or trade estimates, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is undeniably one of the biggest Sankranthi successes in recent Telugu cinema. The ₹350 crore milestone may be debated, but the film’s dominance at the ticket window — and its ability to outperform major action titles — is hard to ignore.
With strong festive recall, family appeal, and Chiranjeevi’s enduring star power, MSVPG has firmly cemented its place as a major crowd-puller of the year.
