Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu Box Office Collection Day 2: The Telugu film Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has made a solid impact at the box office during the festive Sankranti season. Starring mega star Chiranjeevi, the action-comedy family drama was released worldwide on January 12, 2026, and has been receiving a positive response from audiences, especially family viewers.
Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film blends mass action, humor, and emotional moments—an approach that has worked well during festival releases. The cast also includes Nayanthara, Catherine Tresa, Venkatesh in a special cameo, and Sachin Khedekar in a key role.
Film Story and Audience Response
The story revolves around Shankara Varaprasad, an NSG officer played by Chiranjeevi, who must protect his divorced wife and children from a dangerous enemy while trying to mend broken family relationships. The mix of high-voltage action, comedy sequences, and emotional depth has struck a chord with audiences. Viewers have particularly praised Chiranjeevi’s vintage screen presence, comic timing, and emotional scenes.
Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu Box Office Collection Day 1
On its opening day (Monday, January 12), the film registered an impressive start. Preview shows alone earned around ₹8.75 crore, while the full-day India net collection stood at approximately ₹28.75 crore. This took the Day 1 India net total to nearly ₹37.5 crore.
Worldwide, the film reportedly grossed between ₹65–84 crore, with strong overseas contributions, especially from the United States market.
Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu Box Office Collection Day 2
On Day 2 (Tuesday, January 13), the film maintained steady momentum. According to early trade estimates, the India net collection for Day 2 is in the range of ₹17–20 crore. With this, the total India net collection after two days has crossed ₹55 crore.
Occupancy levels in Telugu states remained encouraging, particularly during evening and night shows, where theatres recorded 50–80% occupancy. The festive holiday factor and positive word of mouth continue to benefit the film.
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Overall Performance
Considering its Monday release and competition from ongoing films, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has shown a strong and stable opening. With Sankranti holidays still boosting footfalls, the film is expected to post healthy numbers in the coming days, reinforcing Chiranjeevi’s enduring box office appeal.
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