Prasad Garu Targets Rs 400 Cr!

After crossing the massive 300 crore gross mark within its first week, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu saw a slight slowdown during weekdays. However, the Republic Day long weekend gave the film a fresh boost, pushing it back into strong box office form.

Ticket sales picked up sharply over the second weekend. On Saturday, the film sold over one lakh tickets on BookMyShow, while Sunday numbers crossed one lakh twenty thousand. With Republic Day being a national holiday, bookings have continued to rise. The movie has already touched around 350 crore gross worldwide, and the makers celebrated this milestone with a grand event in Hyderabad. Except for Nayanthara, the entire team attended and marked the occasion in a festive mood.

As the film completes two weeks in theatres, the coming days are crucial. Reaching the 400 crore mark is not impossible, though it may take time rather than happening quickly. With no major releases posing serious competition and only a small film arriving on Friday, the upcoming weekend looks favourable. If the film sustains its hold, another strong weekend could push it closer to the next big milestone. Fans are eagerly watching the numbers.

From a wider perspective, the film has set a new benchmark for regional cinema. Without being a pan India release, it proved that a single language film can still achieve extraordinary results. Director Anil Ravipudi’s clear understanding of the family audience once again played a key role. While his style may look simple on the surface, replicating that success is far from easy.

Looking ahead, the success of Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has raised expectations for upcoming Telugu films. Anil Ravipudi is already said to be preparing for a major release aimed at the 2027 Sankranthi season, with an official announcement expected soon.