
Chiranjeevi's film Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, released during the 2026 Sankranthi festival, has achieved significant box office success, crossing Rs 165 crore net in India and over Rs 300 crore worldwide within eight days. Praised for its entertainment and family drama, the film set new records for Telugu-only releases and surpassed the lifetime collections of several previous Chiranjeevi films. Despite a typical weekday dip, it maintained strong attendance domestically and overseas, with notable support from the Telugu diaspora. The actor and industry peers have acknowledged the film's milestone achievements.
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