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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu posts record Day 5 collections

Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is rewriting box-office records, collecting a massive ₹ 226 crore gross worldwide within just five days of its release

Cinema Express Desk

The combination of Megastar Chiranjeevi and director Anil Ravipudi is proving unstoppable at the box office, as Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu continues its sensational run. Released on January 12 on the occasion of Sankranthi, the film has been performing exceptionally well from day one and shows no signs of slowing down.

Nayanthara plays the female lead in the film, while Venkatesh makes a special extended cameo, adding further excitement for audiences. The film has turned theatres into festive arenas, with massive family crowds thronging cinemas across the Telugu states.

On Day 5, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu registered extraordinary numbers in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, breaking several existing records. With this, the film has officially become the highest Day 5 grosser in Telugu cinema history. The worldwide gross now stands at an impressive ₹ 226 crore, underlining its phenomenal reach and popularity.

The film’s craze is also evident online, with over 2.5 million tickets sold on BookMyShow within five days of release. Strong word of mouth and repeat audiences have further fueled its dream run.

With housefull shows continuing and theatres buzzing with celebrations, the collections for Day 6 and Day 7 are expected to be equally massive. All signs point towards Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu setting new benchmarks in the coming days, making it one of the biggest Sankranthi blockbusters in recent times.

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