Megastar Chiranjeevi’s latest family entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, directed by blockbuster maker Anil Ravipudi, has taken the box office by storm with a sensational opening. From premiere shows itself, the film showed strong momentum, which only grew bigger on release day. In a record-breaking achievement, the movie sold 488.32K tickets on BookMyShow within 24 hours, creating a new all-time record for regional cinema. This is especially impressive for a clean family entertainer. On Day 1, the film collected ₹84 crore+ worldwide, marking the highest-ever opening day gross in Chiranjeevi’s career.
The film has received massive support from family audiences, giving it strong long-run potential during the festive season. What makes this success even more special is that the movie released on a Monday, breaking the usual trend of big Friday openings. Despite the weekday release, bookings continue to remain very strong. In North America, the film has already crossed $1.7 million and is heading towards the $2 million mark, becoming Chiranjeevi’s highest grosser in the region. With the Sankranthi holidays starting, the film is perfectly placed for a blockbuster run ahead.