Chiranjeevi's highly anticipated Telugu film, 'Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu,' directed by Anil Ravipudi, has shown a strong performance at the box office since its release. The film hit cinemas on January 12, 2026, following paid preview shows on January 11, 2026, coinciding with the Sankranti festivities. According to Sacnilk, a prominent box office tracking website, 'Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu' earned an estimated ₹28.50 crore India net on its opening day (January 12). Including the special previews' collection of ₹8.60 crore, the film's total Day 1 India net collection amounted to approximately ₹37.10 crore to ₹37.5 crore. The makers, however, claimed an impressive ₹84 crore+ worldwide gross for the combined premieres and Day 1. For its second day, January 13, 2026, Sacnilk reported an early India net collection estimate of approximately ₹15.56 crore. This brings the film's cumulative India net collection (including previews) to about ₹53.06 crore over two days. Furthermore, the film achieved a significant milestone, reaching an estimated worldwide gross of ₹100 crore within two days of its release. It features Chiranjeevi in the titular role alongside Nayanthara, with Venkatesh Daggubati making an extended cameo. 'Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu' faced competition from Prabhas' 'The Raja Saab,' though its Day 1 collection was lower than 'The Raja Saab's' opening. Despite mixed reviews, the film has drawn audiences, particularly in Telugu-speaking states, with strong occupancy rates in evening and night shows. Sacnilk is generally considered a reliable source for box office insights in India and is frequently cited by other news organizations, though its figures are often early estimates and may differ from producer-reported numbers.