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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu box office day 8: Chiranjeevi starrer continues blockbuster run crosses Rs 200 crore mark

The Telugu film release Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, starring megastar Chiranjeevi and directed by Anil Ravipudi, continued its blockbuster run at the box office on its eighth day, showing strong stability beyond the extended Sankranthi weekend.

January 20, 2026 / 08:03 IST
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu
Snapshot AI
  • Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu crosses Rs 200 crore worldwide in 8 days
  • Chiranjeevi-starrer sees strong box office run post-Sankranthi festival release
  • Film lauded for entertainment, family drama, and action, driving steady attendance.

The Sankranthi-festival release Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, starring megastar Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara, continued its remarkable box office run on day 8, consolidating its position as one of the biggest Telugu hits of the season. According to industry trackers and latest trade reports, the film has comfortably crossed the Rs 200 crore mark worldwide, driven by strong collections both domestically and overseas — a major milestone for the Anil Ravipudi-directed entertainer.

Released on 12 January 2026, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu benefited from the extended Sankranthi holiday period and saw packed houses in many key centres across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and other states. Its performance has been especially notable on weekdays, with day 8 adding healthy revenue to its tally after a blockbuster first week.

Industry estimates suggest that the film’s domestic net collections have remained robust, while strong performances in overseas markets — including the United States where it has outpaced competing Telugu releases — have helped push the overall figure beyond Rs 200 crore globally. The overseas success underscores Chiranjeevi’s enduring appeal among the Telugu diaspora, with North American shows registering significant earnings.

The film’s box office trajectory highlights an impressive hold across multiple days after release, a feat that many pan-India films struggle to achieve outside of opening weekend numbers. By the end of its first week, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu had already entered the list of highest first-week grossers for a Telugu film in recent times, with strong contributions from both single-screens and multiplexes.

Critics and audiences alike have praised the movie’s mix of entertainment, family drama and action, contributing to sustained footfalls in theatres. The consistent word-of-mouth and festival vibes have kept screens busy, and analysts predict that the film could soon target the Rs 300 crore club, a rare achievement for Telugu cinema.

Also read: Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Box Office Collection Day 7: Chiranjeevi starrer ends first week with Rs 222 Crore worldwide haul

As it continues to dominate the box office, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu stands as a significant commercial success for Chiranjeevi, director Anil Ravipudi and the entire cast and crew, reinforcing the power of well-timed festival releases in Indian cinema.

Ragini Jaiswal
Ragini Jaiswal Entertainment journalist and content writer with 3+ years of experience covering Bollywood, lifestyle trends, and celebrity stories across leading digital platforms.
first published: Jan 20, 2026 07:56 am

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