Superstar Chiranjeevi’s most recent release, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, heralded his return in his vintage persona.
Box Office Performance of Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu
Let us take a look at the movie’s total earnings thus far as it approaches the end of its first week at the box office. The picture, which is helmed by Anil Ravipudi, is mostly at odds with The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, a star from all over India.
Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu made ₹18.50 crore net on day six in India, according to the industry tracker. Despite Saturday’s decline in box office receipts, the movie has done better than The Raja Saab. Even though it was day nine of the movie, Prabhas’ horror-comedy made ₹3 crore that same day.
Comparison With The Raja Saab
Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu surpasses The Raja Saab in terms of profits in the first six days of both Telugu films. Despite getting mixed reviews, Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu held a firm grip at the box office. In just six days, the movie earned ₹139.85 crore in domestic revenue.
Throughout the week, the movie saw a few slight declines in revenue, but starting on Tuesday, it stabilized in the ₹18–22 crore area. Thanks to the Pongal boost, the movie made ₹22 crore on Thursday after earning ₹19.5 crore on Wednesday. With net earnings of ₹19.5 crore on Friday, there was a minor decline that persisted until Saturday. The movie performed consistently on weekdays despite little variations.
Performance of The Raja Saab
In contrast, following its spectacular opening day of ₹53.75 crore net, Prabhas’ The Raja Saab saw a steep decline. In its first six days of release, the movie earned almost ₹124.75 crore in all languages. Despite having a strong start, the movie’s first weekend box office receipts sharply decreased, coming in at ₹26 crore net on Saturday and ₹19.1 crore net on Sunday. The movie’s daily profits fell into single digits starting on Monday. Tuesday brought in ₹4.8 crore net, compared to ₹6.6 crore on Monday. With a net revenue of ₹5.35 crore on Wednesday, the movie saw some respite on Pongal.
🎬 Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu Day 6 Collections
- Day: 6
- Net Collection: ₹18.50 crore
- Domestic Total (6 days): ₹139.85 crore
- Occupancy: 61.07%
- Shows: Hyderabad 555, Bengaluru 435, Vizag 136, Vijayawada 121
Momentum & Occupancy Advantage
In addition to outperforming The Raja Saab in terms of overall first-week revenues, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu also had more momentum and a stronger hold at the box office.
On X, movie trade expert Taran Adarsh wrote: “CHIRANJEEVI-ANIL RAVIPUDI FILM HITS THE BULL’S EYE… The film #ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru, which stars the renowned #Chiranjeevi and hit-machine director #AnilRavipudi, has been a huge hit despite several releases over the #Sankranti festive period in the Telugu states.
More people visit Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu. With a higher overall (Telugu) occupancy of 61.07% on day six, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu ruled the theaters. From 40.17% in morning programs to 72.15% in the evening and 69.58% at night, the movie had a consistent upward trend. On the same day, however, The Raja Saab had an overall Telugu audience occupancy of roughly 32.52%.
Theater Availability & Show Count
In India, the domination was also evident in the number of shows. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu was more widely available, particularly in significant Telugu markets. The Raja Saab only had 163 shows, but Hyderabad alone had 555. In a similar vein, Bengaluru saw 68 performances of Raja Saab and 435 performances of Mana. Cities like Vizag (136 shows for Mana vs. 62 shows for The Raja Saab) and Vijayawada (121 shows for Mana vs. 39 shows for The Raja Saab) further supported the disparity.
📊 Box Office Insights
- Competition: The Raja Saab
- Weekday Consistency: ₹18–22 crore range
- Pongal Boost: ₹22 crore on Thursday
- Word of Mouth: Positive for Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What made Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu outperform The Raja Saab?
While The Raja Saab experienced a steep decline following its debut, the movie benefited from increased word-of-mouth, improved occupancy, and a steady weekday performance.
2. In its first six days of operation, how much did Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu make?
Within six days of its release, the Chiranjeevi film earned ₹139.85 crore net in India.
3. How did The Raja Saab do at the box office during that time?
In the first six days, Prabhas’ The Raja Saab made about ₹124.75 crore net in all languages.
4. Did Pongal contribute to the box office performance?
Indeed. Pongal maintained significant momentum by boosting collections in the middle of the week, particularly for Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu.
5. How did the number of shows and theater occupancy affect collections?
In large cities, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu had much higher occupancy (61.07%) and substantially more concerts, which directly translated into better profits.
Conclusion
Despite conflicting reviews and fierce competition from The Raja Saab, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu was unquestionably the box office winner. During the pivotal first week, Chiranjeevi’s retro comeback film generated roughly 500% better daily earnings than its rival thanks to stronger weekday consistency, higher theater occupancy, and a wider show allocation.
Chiranjeevi’s ongoing box office appeal is reinforced by the film’s steady performance and festive advantage, which highlight its strong acceptability among Telugu audiences.
Disclaimer
The box office figures mentioned are based on industry tracking and reports available at the time of publication. Actual collections may vary. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
