How Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu carried Telugu cinema through the first quarter of 2026
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Telugu cinema's first quarter of 2026 saw Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu emerge as the dominant blockbuster, overshadowing approximately forty other releases. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film capitalized on Sankranthi season success. Meanwhile, Prabhas' The Raja Saab underperformed, collecting Rs 146.04 crore against its Rs 400 crore budget, continuing Tollywood's pattern of uneven box office performance.
Key Entities
ChiranjeeviMana Shankara Vara Prasad GaruPrabhasThe Raja SaabAnil RavipudiTelugu cinemaTollywoodSankranthi