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Chiranjeevi's Film Tops Sankranthi Box Office
During the Sankranthi festival, Chiranjeevi's film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu did really well at the box office, making more money than Prabhas' film The Raja Saab.
Chiranjeevi's movie collected over Rs 200 crore worldwide, while Prabhas' film collected around Rs 136.75 crore.
People loved Chiranjeevi's comedy and his performances with Venkatesh.
Other young actors like Naveen Polishetty and Sharwanand also had successful films.
However, Ravi Teja's film did not do as well.
Overall, the festival brought many people back to theaters, which is great for the Telugu film industry.
Some people think that keeping ticket prices reasonable helps films do better.
Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu collected over Rs 200 crore worldwide, outperforming Prabhas' The Raja Saab, which collected around Rs 136.75 crore.
Audiences appreciated Chiranjeevi's comedy and his on-screen chemistry with Venkatesh, despite some screenplay loopholes.
Prabhas' film faced criticism for its weak story and negative pre-release trolling, affecting its box office performance.
Young actors Naveen Polishetty and Sharwanand also had successful films, with Anaganaga Oka Raju and Naari Naari Naduma Murari collecting Rs 12 crore and Rs 5 crore respectively.
Theatre-going culture revived during Sankranthi, with most theaters witnessing houseful audiences for all five releases.
- Who
- Chiranjeevi, Prabhas, Naveen Polishetty, Sharwanand, Ravi Teja
- What
- Box office performance of Telugu films during Sankranthi
- Where
- Telugu states and overseas
- When
- During the Sankranthi festival
- Why
- To analyze the box office success and audience reception of various Telugu films
Supporters of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu
Critics of The Raja Saab
Box Office Performance
Supporters of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has performed exceptionally well, collecting over Rs 200 crore worldwide in its first week.
Critics of The Raja Saab
The Raja Saab, despite a high budget, has been considered a flop, collecting around Rs 136.75 crore in nine days.
Audience Reception
Supporters of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu
Audiences appreciated Chiranjeevi's comedy and his on-screen chemistry with Venkatesh, leading to strong box office numbers.
Critics of The Raja Saab
The Raja Saab faced criticism for its weak story and negative pre-release trolling, affecting its box office performance.
Key facts
- Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu
- Rs 200 crore worldwide
- The Raja Saab
- Rs 136.75 crore worldwide
- Anaganaga Oka Raju
- Rs 12 crore share
- Naari Naari Naduma Murari
- Rs 5 crore share
- Bharta Mahasayulaku Vignapthi
- Rs 5 crore share
Timeline
The release of a song featuring Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh significantly boosted the popularity of 'Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu'.
The release of a song featuring Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh significantly boosted the popularity of 'Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu'.
The release of an energetic song featuring Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh significantly boosted the popularity of 'Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu'.
The popularity of 'Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu' was significantly boosted by the release of an energetic song featuring Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh, which went viral on the internet.
Chiranjeevi's 'Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu' outperformed Prabhas' 'The Raja Saab' at the Sankranthi box office, grossing over Rs 226 crore worldwide.
Quotes
Shine Screens
Producers of the film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu
“Day by day… Record by record.. #ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru is creating history at the box office. A massive Rs 261+ crore worldwide gross in just 6 days for #MegaSankranthiBlockbusterMSG. Racing towards the ₹300 crore milestone. Book your tickets now and enjoy a blockbuster weekend at the cinemas.”
telegraphindia.com
“The whole world is celebrating MEGASTAR in his forte. #ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru BREAKEVEN COMPLETED in just 6 days. ALL AREAS INTO PROFIT ZONE. The blockbuster journey continues with a rock-solid box office run.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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