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Court Order Clouds Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Release as BookMyShow Blocks Ratings

A court order has paused the Telugu film’s release plans despite heavy advance sales.

Overview

  • News18 reports a last-minute court directive has postponed the planned rollout, with the next hearing set for January 21.
  • BookMyShow shows “Ratings & Reviews disabled as per court order,” and the restriction has drawn online criticism highlighted by Reddit posts.
  • North American presales are reported between about $605,000 and more than $850,000, with some projections suggesting a potential $1 million premiere-day gross.
  • Domestic interest is strong, with 107,360 tickets sold in the Telugu states within 24 hours of bookings opening, and overseas single-day advances reported near $200,000.
  • The film is set for a Telugu-only rollout and skips premium formats, yet standard screens account for over $500,000 of the reported North American advance.