Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu vs The Raja Saab Box Office Day 5: The festive box office battle of Sankranti 2026 is getting more interesting with each passing day. By the end of Day 5, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, starring megastar Chiranjeevi, has decisively moved ahead of The Raja Saab, headlined by Prabhas, at the global box office.
Released as a Sankranti family entertainer, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has maintained a strong and steady run. As per box office tracking reports, the film has amassed an impressive ₹178 crore worldwide within five days of its theatrical release. Its performance in India has been equally robust, collecting ₹119.40 crore net and ₹144.40 crore gross, highlighting its wide acceptance among mass and family audiences.
In comparison, The Raja Saab, which blends fantasy and horror elements, completed its Day 5 journey with a ₹175.70 crore worldwide collection. The film’s ₹142.70 crore India gross reflects a good opening phase, but its growth rate appears to be slowing down post the festive weekend.
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Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu vs The Raja Saab Box Office Day 5
| Movie | India Net | India Gross | Worldwide Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu | ₹119.40 cr | ₹144.40 cr | ₹178.00 cr |
| The Raja Saab | — | ₹142.70 cr | ₹175.70 cr |
Trade experts point out that Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu is benefiting heavily from positive word-of-mouth, repeat family audiences, and festive goodwill. The emotional storyline, combined with Chiranjeevi’s screen presence, has struck a chord with viewers across age groups. Meanwhile, The Raja Saab has reportedly been impacted by mixed reviews, which may affect its weekday collections now that the festival season has concluded.
Directed by Anil Ravipudi, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu features Chiranjeevi as a National Security Officer trying to rebuild his fractured family life. Nayanthara plays the female lead, with Venkatesh Daggubati appearing in a special role. With strong momentum still intact, the film is expected to further widen the gap in the coming days and emerge as one of the biggest Telugu hits of the year.
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