Telugu cinema icon Chiranjeevi has made a powerful comeback with his latest film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Released during the festive Sankranti season, the movie quickly grabbed audience attention and created a buzz across theaters in India and overseas.

Impressive First-Day Performance

The film delivered a remarkable opening on its first day in cinemas, earning around ₹37 crore in India. Achieving this figure on a weekday highlights the massive fan following of Chiranjeevi and the excitement surrounding the release. The festive mood, combined with advance bookings and packed shows, played a major role in driving ticket sales.

Theater occupancy increased as the day progressed, with evening and night shows seeing the highest footfall. This indicates strong word-of-mouth and enthusiasm among moviegoers.

Strong Overseas Response

The movie also performed well outside India, particularly in countries with a large Telugu-speaking audience. Early international earnings showed solid demand, further proving Chiranjeevi’s popularity among global fans.

Audience and Critical Reaction

Viewers turned up in large numbers to watch Chiranjeevi return to the big screen in a role filled with action, entertainment, and emotion. While reviews have been mixed, the audience response has been positive, especially among fans who enjoy the actor’s trademark style and screen presence.

What Lies Ahead

A strong opening day sets a positive tone for the film’s box office journey. With holidays and weekend shows coming up, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is expected to continue attracting audiences in large numbers. The early success confirms that Chiranjeevi remains one of the biggest crowd-pullers in Telugu cinema.