The Sankranthi box office race has found its clear frontrunner — and it’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Anil Ravipudi’s family entertainer, headlined by Chiranjeevi, is not just holding strong at the ticket counters but rewriting records at a rapid pace. Just six days into its theatrical run, the film has crossed the ₹261 crore mark globally and officially entered the profit zone across all territories.
Released on January 12 as a major Sankranthi attraction, MSVPG has comfortably outpaced its festive competition, emerging as one of the fastest blockbusters of Chiranjeevi’s career.
A massive six-day box office sprint
According to figures shared by the makers, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has grossed over ₹261 crore worldwide in under a week — an achievement that has instantly elevated it to the top spot in Chiranjeevi’s filmography. The production banner, Shine Screens, marked the milestone with celebratory posts, hinting that the film is now racing towards the ₹300 crore club if the current momentum continues.
What’s driving this run is the film’s wide appeal — strong family turnout, repeat audiences during the festive holidays, and a narrative that plays perfectly into Sankranthi viewing habits.
Becomes Chiranjeevi’s highest-grossing film ever
With this six-day total, MSVPG has officially become the highest-grossing film of Chiranjeevi’s career, surpassing earlier big-ticket titles:
- Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy – ₹246.6 crore
- Waltair Veerayya – ₹219 crore
- Khaidi No 150 – ₹164 crore
- Godfather – ₹107 crore
Interestingly, actress Nayanthara features prominently across this record list, having previously shared the screen with Chiranjeevi in Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Godfather as well.
Breakeven achieved across all regions
Beyond headline numbers, the bigger win for MSVPG is its business status. The producers have confirmed that the film has achieved breakeven in all regions within six days of release — a rare feat for a high-budget festive release. With all territories now firmly in the profit zone, the film’s continued theatrical run is expected to add pure surplus revenue in the coming days.
Trade analysts note that weekday holds have remained steady, suggesting that the film’s family-driven appeal is translating into sustained footfalls rather than just an opening-weekend spike.
Sankranthi clash: MSVPG leads the pack
The film released amid stiff competition from several Sankranthi titles, including The Raja Saab, Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi, Nari Nari Naduma Murari, and Anaganaga Oka Raju.
Among these, The Raja Saab has been the closest competitor, with industry trackers estimating around ₹193 crore in eight days, while the film’s makers have claimed a higher first-week figure. The remaining Sankranthi releases, however, are yet to cross the ₹100 crore mark, clearly placing MSVPG in a league of its own this festive season.
Final words
In just six days, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has done more than dominate the Sankranthi box office — it has reset expectations for family entertainers in Telugu cinema. With breakeven already secured, record after record falling, and a clear road ahead at the cinemas, the film’s journey now looks set to be measured not just in crores, but in how far it can push Chiranjeevi’s own box office ceiling.
