Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu: Anil Ravipudi's Latest Hit Cements His Status as the Undisputed King of the Sankranti Box Office
Director Anil Ravipudi has once again proven his mettle, cementing his status as the master of the Sankranti festive season. His latest venture, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, which teams him up with the legendary Megastar Chiranjeevi, has hit the bull's eye, emerging as a major success despite facing stiff competition from multiple releases. The film is not just winning hearts in the Telugu states but is also posting impressive numbers internationally, showcasing the powerful combination of a hit-machine director and an iconic star. This victory marks a remarkable achievement for Anil Ravipudi, who has now scripted a new record by delivering four consecutive blockbusters during the Sankranti period. His incredible streak began in 2019 with the laugh riot F2: Fun and Frustration, which became a colossal success, amassing over ₹137 crores worldwide. He followed this in 2020 with the Mahesh Babu-starrer Sarileru Neekevvaru, another massive blockbuster that collected approximately ₹221 crores globally. The streak continued in 2025 with Sankranthiki Vasthunam, which also performed exceptionally well. Now, with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu in 2026, Ravipudi has made the festival his own, proving his unique ability to deliver content that resonates perfectly with the holiday audience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The success of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has been swift and substantial. Released on January 12th, the film has achieved phenomenal numbers in less than a week. Domestically, it has garnered an India Net collection of ₹121.35 crore, with an India Gross of ₹144.4 crore. The film's appeal has transcended national borders, with a remarkable overseas collection of ₹33.6 crore, bringing its total worldwide gross to an impressive ₹178 crore. The international performance has been particularly noteworthy. The film is scoring big across key markets, having already grossed over 2.4 million in NorthAmerica.It is also storming the boxoffice in other regions,crossing A$353,000 in Australia and £217,000 in the UK, with the numbers still climbing. This powerful start, both at home and abroad, indicates that Chiranjeevi's victorious run continues unabated, while Anil Ravipudi has firmly established his reign over the Sankranti box office.
