Megastar Chiranjeevi is back on the throne, and his latest Sankranti release, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, is proving exactly why he is called the “Boss” of Tollywood. As of February 18, 2026, this family action-comedy has completed 37 days in theaters and is still drawing crowds.+1
The film isn’t just a hit; it has officially become the highest-grossing film of Chiranjeevi’s legendary career, leaving behind massive hits like Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Waltair Veerayya.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Collection
The movie is currently teetering on the edge of the prestigious ₹300 crore worldwide gross mark according to trade trackers. However, the production house, Shine Screens, is celebrating even bigger numbers, claiming the film has already zoomed past ₹375 crore globally.
Here is the breakdown of the Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Collection after 37 days:
| Category | Estimated Collection |
| India Net (37 Days) | ₹216.70 Crore |
| India Gross (Total) | ₹255.70 Crore |
| Overseas Gross | ₹43.00 Crore |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹298.70 Crore |
Steady Performance Despite OTT Release
Usually, when a movie lands on a streaming platform, the theater ticket sales drop instantly. But Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is a different beast. Even after its digital premiere on Jio Hotstar on February 11, the movie is holding steady in the Telugu states.
Fans are still choosing the big-screen experience to see Chiranjeevi’s vintage comedy and the high-energy cameo by Victory Venkatesh.
Recent Daily Collections (Week 6):
- Day 37 (Feb 18): ~₹53 Lakh
- Day 36 (Feb 17): ~₹59 Lakh
- Day 35 (Feb 16): ~₹12 Lakh
- Day 34 (Sunday): ~₹56 Lakh
- Day 33 (Saturday): ~₹20 Lakh
Why This Film is a Massive Success
Directed by the “Sankranti Specialist” Anil Ravipudi, the film perfectly captures what audiences want during the festive season: clean humor, family emotions, and Megastar’s signature style.
Key Highlights of the Run:
- Industry Hit: It is officially the biggest hit of 2026 so far.
- Rare Milestone: Crossing the ₹200 crore net mark in India is a massive feat for a senior star, showing Chiranjeevi’s incredible pull.
- Production vs. Trade: While trackers like Sacnilk show nearly ₹300 crore, the makers’ poster claiming ₹375 crore+ has sparked a lot of excitement among the “Mega” fans.
With the movie just ₹1.3 crore away from the official ₹300 crore milestone in trade books, all eyes are on the upcoming weekend.
Disclaimer: Box office figures are based on early estimates and reported data from industry trackers. Final numbers may vary slightly upon official release by the producers & Numbers have not been independently verified by Crickduniya.
Sources & References
- https://m.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-box-office-collection-day-1-
- https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-worldwide-box-office-day-37-only-10-
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/chiranjeevis-mana-shankara-
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