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Chiranjeevi’s ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’ Opens Strong With Rs 37.10 Crore in India and $1.5 Million in North America

A larger screen count following The Raja Saab’s slump set the stage for a robust Sankranti launch.

Overview

  • Early Sacnilk estimates put India’s day-one haul at Rs 28.50 crore, with Rs 8.60 crore from previews bringing the reported domestic total to Rs 37.10 crore.
  • Pinkvilla’s early estimates peg North America at about $1.50 million, including roughly $1.35 million in the US and $125,000 in Canada.
  • Exhibitors allocated 2,041 screens across India after The Raja Saab’s steep weekday decline reduced its show count.
  • Initial reviews highlight Chiranjeevi’s performance, with mixed feedback centered on the film’s screenplay.
  • Kukatpally police report a man collapsed and died during a Hyderabad screening, with a suspected heart attack pending medical confirmation.