Megastar Chiranjeevi is enjoying a dream run at the box office this Sankranti, with his latest release Mana Shankar Varaprasad Garu registering massive collections and racing ahead as a profitable venture. In stark contrast, Prabhas’s much-hyped Raja Saab is struggling to gain momentum, highlighting how sharply audience reception can impact a film’s fate within days of release.
Released amid festive competition, Mana Shankar Varaprasad Garu has emerged as a clear winner within just six days. The film has collected an impressive ₹101.99 crore share from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with a regional gross of approximately ₹150.15 crore. Worldwide, it has amassed a share of ₹128.09 crore and a gross of nearly ₹204.45 crore.
With a break-even target set at around ₹122 crore, the film has comfortably crossed the mark and is currently standing at an estimated profit of ₹7.09 crore. Trade circles have officially declared the film a hit, and expectations remain high for further gains if the theatrical run continues steadily.
On the other hand, Raja Saab has completed nine days at the box office under challenging circumstances. The film has collected ₹77.54 crore share in AP and Telangana, with a gross of ₹114.60 crore. Its worldwide share stands at ₹116.83 crore, while the gross is around ₹196.45 crore—translating to a recovery of only about 56 percent so far.
With a hefty break-even target of ₹209 crore, Raja Saab still needs an additional ₹92.17 crore share to achieve clean hit status. The coming days will be critical in determining whether the film can stage a turnaround or settle for a below-expectation verdict.
