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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Review: Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi deliver a perfect entertainer

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Review: Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi deliver a perfect entertainer

Movie Name: Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, Venkatesh, Catherine Theresa, Sachin Khedekar and Others
Director: Anil Ravipudi
Produced By: Sahu Garapati, Sushmita Konidela
Release Date: 12th January 2026

Megastar Chiranjeevi joined hands with Anil Ravipudi for the first time for the family entertainer Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu. The movie features Nayanthara as the female lead and Victory Venkatesh appearing in a cameo added more buzz, with the songs also working well. Let us see how the film has been shape up in the following review.

Story:

Shankara Varaprasad (Chiranjeevi) is an NIA officer who gets separated from his wife, Sasirekha (Nayanthara), a rich woman. After six years, he gets a chance to meet his kids, and the rest of the story is about how Prasad fixes his marriage and also saves his family from a threat. 

Performances:

Chiranjeevi has given a solid treat in MSG with his natural ease in delivering dialogues and perfect screen presence. He also does well in a few emotional scenes and carries the entire film on his shoulders. Nayanthara does well as Sasirekha, while Catherine Theresa, Harshavardhan, Zarina Wahab, Abhinav Gomatam, Sachin Khedekar, and others are apt. Venkatesh appears in a cameo and provides some fun.

Analysis:

Director Anil Ravipudi promised that he will bring back the vintage Megastar on screen with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, and he lives up to his promise. Right from the start to the end, he presents Chiranjeevi impressively and effectively. The first half starts on a solid note with the hero introduction episode and song working well.

The flow goes well for a while, and in between, some scenes do not land as expected, but the scenes of Chiranjeevi with kids gradually get better, and the pre-interval and interval portions work very well.

Coming to the second half, the fun flow continues, and the crucial scene between Nayanthara and Zarina Wahab is also effective, followed by the Chiranjeevi and his kids sequence. Also, the party scene, followed by the Meesaala Pilla song, delivers the right impact. Venky’s cameo also adds some fun, and the climax episode is alright. 

On the flip side, the storytelling in the second half could have been better. For example, the enter villain track is basic and does not add any threat value. Anil could have put some more scenes between Chiranjeevi and the kids in the second half. The expectations for the Venky cameo are also high, and some may get disappointed with the casual handling of his role.

Positives:

  • Megastar Chiranjeevi’s screen presence and comedy timing
  • Entertaining Moments
  • Few Emotional Scenes
  • Songs

Negatives:

  • Weak Villain Track
  • Some comedy scenes don’t land
  • The second half kinda falls flat at times

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Review and Verdict:

Anil Ravipudi delivers a clean family entertainer by using Chiranjeevi’s full potential, bringing back his vintage entertainment. All songs look appealing on screen. There are many fun moments, and the action episodes are also well composed. Though there are some issues in the latter half, it manages to engage all the way.

Telugu Cinema’s Biggest Openers: 100 Cr Films

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Telugu Cinema’s Biggest Openers: 100 Cr Films

In the history of Telugu cinema, several films have crossed the ₹100 crore gross mark on their opening day. This trend began after the expansion of the Pan-India market. Among Telugu star heroes, Prabhas stands out, with six films featured in the list of Telugu cinema’s biggest opening-day grossers.

Telugu Stars Films With 100 Cr+ Opening (All Languages)

  • Pushpa 2 The Rule : 280 Cr
  • RRR: 223 Cr
  • Bahubali 2: 215 Cr
  • Kalki 2898 AD: 170 Cr
  • Salaar: 154 Cr
  • Devara: 151 Cr
  • OG: 142 Cr
  • Adipurush: 125 Cr
  • Saaho: 117 Cr
  • The Raja Saab: 103 Cr

If we look the above list closely, Baahubali 2, Saaho, Adipurush, Salaar, Kalki 2898 AD, and The Raja Saab all have one name in common, Prabhas. He has clearly dominated the box office in recent years.

Allu Arjun delivered a massive blockbuster with Pushpa 2, which not only crossed the magical ₹100 crore mark on day one but also tops the list of Telugu cinema’s highest opening-day grossers across all languages.

Ram Charan and NTR share a place on the list with RRR, while NTR also achieved a solo ₹100 crore opener with Devara. Pawan Kalyan joined the elite club this year with OG, further expanding the list of Telugu cinema’s biggest openers.

Pawan Kalyan: Tiger of Martial Arts

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Pawan Kalyan: Tiger of Martial Arts

Fans are celebrating as Pawan Kalyan achieves a historic global recognition and receives the prestigious title “Tiger of Martial Arts.” They are currently sharing the video, which was dropped by his official social media handle, which shows his journey and how he got the skills.

Pawan Kalyan underwent advanced martial arts training under Professor Dr. Siddiq Mahmoodi, one of India’s leading experts in Japanese martial arts. Under his guidance, Pawan Kalyan refined his Kendo skills and gained deep technical expertise.

Not just his fans, but even neutral moviegoers are aware of his passion for martial arts, as he has showcased his abilities in several action sequences throughout his film career. He has now been formally inducted into Kenjutsu, the ancient Japanese art of swordsmanship.

Pawan Kalyan: Tiger of Martial Arts

  • He was felicitated by the Golden Dragons organization with the distinguished title “Tiger of Martial Arts.”
  • He was awarded the prestigious 5th Dan by the Sogo Budo Kanri Kai, one of the most respected authorities in traditional Japanese martial arts.
  • He became the first Telugu-speaking person to be inducted into the Takeda Shingen Clan under the lineage of Soke Muramatsu Sensei outside Japan, an honor that is rarely given to non-Japanese practitioners.

This remarkable achievement highlights Pawan Kalyan’s dedication, discipline, and long-standing commitment to martial arts.

All-Time Openings: Telugu Top 10 First Day Shares

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All-Time Openings: Telugu Top 10 First Day Shares

Every year, the Day 1 records at the Telugu Box Office get changed, and this year is in the initial stage, with the Sankranthi releases starting to arrive in theaters. Prabhas has already arrived with The Raja Saab, while Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Varaa Prasad Garu’s premiere shows will start in a couple of hours.

Telugu Version 1st Day Top 10 Shares

  • RRR – 109 Cr
  • Pushpa2 – 105 Cr
  • They Call Him OG – 89 Cr
  • Devara – 88 Cr
  • Kalk i2898 AD – 78 Cr
  • Salaar – 76 Cr
  • Baahubali 2 – 76 Cr
  • The Raja Saab – 59 Cr
  • Guntur Kaaram – 53 Cr
  • Saaho – 51 Cr

The Raja Saab stands at the 8th position in the top 10 list of Telugu version first day shares, and we will have to wait for a few more days to see where it will end in its full run.

Ram Charan and Allu Arjun are set to create Day 1 records at the Telugu Box Office again with Peddi and AA22, respectively, while NTR is also eyeing massive records with Dragon. Let us wait and watch to see the Day 1 records of the Telugu film industry get changed again.

Sankranthi Releases: Telugu Breakeven Figures

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Sankranthi Releases: Telugu Breakeven Figures

Prabhas’s The Raja Saab is the first biggie to be released this Sankranthi, and Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is all set to be released tomorrow with paid premieres tonight. There are another three films set to release in the coming days, and let’s check out the breakeven figures of Sankranthi releases.

Here are the Breakeven (Share) Targets of Sankranthi Films: Telugu Version

  • The Raja Saab – ₹165 Cr
  • Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu – ₹125 Cr
  • Anaganaga Oka Raju – ₹28 Cr
  • Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi – ₹20 Cr
  • Nari Nari Naduma Murari – No breakeven ratio (own release); estimated value around ₹12 Cr

The Raja Saab has collected 75 Cr share for 2 days, and today Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is having its premieres, carrying close to 30 Cr advances for opening day. In another week or 10 days, we will get to see whether all the Sankranthi releases achieve their breakeven figures or only some of them achieve that.

Movie Ticket Hikes Turn Political in Telangana

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Movie Ticket Hikes Turn Political in Telangana

The issue of ticket price hikes is now moving into a new phase, as it has become mixed with politics. The latest Sankranti releases from the Telugu film industry, The Raja Saab and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, both applied for permission to increase ticket prices. However, The Raja Saab received the government order (GO) late, while Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu got approval without much trouble.

This difference has triggered a major debate online among fans. It has now drawn the attention of senior politician Harish Rao from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party, who questioned Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his government over their handling of ticket price hike permissions.

Tollywood Ticket Hikes Issue Turns Political

The controversy around ticket hikes started with Pushpa 2. For that film, both the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments approved high ticket prices and paid premiere shows. After that, many films followed the same trend. In Andhra Pradesh, ticket price hikes have not created much discussion. But in Telangana, the issue of ticket price hikes has been mixed with politics and legal problems.

Government officials have repeatedly stated that they will not approve ticket price hikes, but at the same time, such permissions continue to be granted. Even the Cinematography Minister surprised everyone by saying that he is not even looking at ticket permission files.

The opposition has been consistently questioning this contradiction in the Telangana government’s statements and actions. Recently, Harish Rao strongly criticized Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of following double standards when it comes to ticket price hike approvals.

Harish Rao publicly questions Government 

  • For one film, you delay permissions till midnight, but for another film, you grant permission two days in advance with royal treatment.
  • Is this personal vengeance against a hero just because he said, ‘The KCR government will return’?
  • Will you send another hero to jail just because he forgot your name?
  • Now, if someone is your favorite, will you give permission for ₹600 ticket rates?

Constable Kanakam Season 2 Review: An Engaging Series Though Standard

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Constable Kanakam Season 2 Review: An Engaging Series Though Standard

Web Series Name: Constable Kanakam
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Varsha Bollamma, Megha Lekha, Suchitra Ananda, Rajeev Kanakala, Ramana Bhargav, Prem Sagar, and others
Created by: Prashanth Kumar Dimmala
Streaming on: ETV Win

Starring Varsha Bollamma in the lead, Constable Kanakam was a well-regarded series on the Telugu OTT platform, ETV Win. Now, the second season has arrived, much to the delight of fans. Let’s see how this new season has been shaped in the following review.

Story:

Constable Kanakam (played by Varsha Bollamma) successfully closes the missing women case in the remote Repalle forest. But she is still in search of her close friend Chandrika, who has mysteriously disappeared. Season 2 focuses on how Kanakam uncovers Chandrika’s hidden past and finally cracks the case.

Performances:

Varsha Bollamma appears more confident in the second season, which adds strength to her character and screen presence. She also performs well in emotional scenes. Megha Lekha delivers an impressive performance as Chandrika.

Suchitra Ananda gets a strong role and does an excellent job. Rajeev Kanakala, along with the rest of the cast, also delivers solid performances.

Analysis:

Director Prashanth Kumar Dimmala presents Season 2 of Constable Kanakam with an engaging narrative supported by an emotional undertone. He adds timely twists and turns, and the investigative setup, along with the use of backstories to unfold the case, keeps the audience interested.

But the season does have a few drawbacks. In an effort to keep the narration sharp, some important revelations are rushed, which reduces their impact at certain moments. A few crucial characters from the first season do not get the expected importance as well.

Positives:

  • Performances
  • Gripping Narration
  • Background Score/Camera Work

Negatives:

  • Rushed feel at a few places
  • Some Key Characters Mishandled
  • Somewhat Abrupt Finale Scene

Constable Kanakam Season 2 Review and Verdict:

Prashanth Kumar Dimmala’s Constable Kanakam Season 2 is a well-made crime thriller with natural performances and clever twists. While the handling of some key characters and rushed moments are a bit of a hindrance, the show remains engaging overall.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Smashes 25 Cr in Advance Bookings Worldwide

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Smashes 25 Cr in Advance Bookings Worldwide

In just a few hours, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu will arrive in theaters, and the film’s opening day advance sales crossed the ₹25 Cr mark worldwide.

Here are the details of MSG Advance Bookings:

  • Overseas: ₹11 Cr (including premieres)
  • All-India premieres: ₹4.6 Cr
  • All-India Day 1: ₹9.5 Cr

Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has moved past the ₹25 Cr mark in advance bookings worldwide.

The number is superb, considering the pre-festival and weekday release. The movie is expected to collect more than 60 Cr opening with positive WOM.

The pre-release event and simple Hook Step Song have added a solid hype to the film, as fans eagerly await the vintage Megastar vibe in the film. Let’s wait and watch how huge the response will be for the film.

The Raja Saab Telugu: 2 Days Box Office Collections

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The Raja Saab Telugu: 2 Days Box Office Collections

2026 started for the Telugu film industry with the release of The Raja Saab on January 9th, and the film, which opened with 100 Cr gross on the first day, is struggling to maintain the flow at the box office. The box office collection details for 2 days of the film are out now.

The Raja Saab Two Days Telugu Version share (AP&TG Incl GST)

  • Nizam : 21.2 Cr
  • Ceeded: 7.8 Cr
  • Uttarandhra: 7.2 Cr
  • Guntur : 4.05 Cr
  • East : 5.9 Cr
  • West: 4.05 Cr
  • Krishna: 3.84 Cr
  • Nellore: 2.36 Cr
  • AP/TG: 56.4 Cr
  • ROI: 5.5 Cr
  • Overseas: 13.5 Cr
  • Worldwide: 74.4 Cr
  • Recovery: 45%

If we observe the 2-day collections of The Raja Saab, the Telugu states’ performance is decent, but the rest of India and overseas numbers saw a big drop. With theatrical rights being valued at 165 Cr, the film needs to hold strongly until the festival weekend.

The sequence that shows Prabhas in an old man getup was hyped in the film’s teaser and trailer, but it was completely omitted from the film. The news is that the makers have added the sequence in theaters today, and let’s wait to see how this can bring fans back to the theaters.

The Raja Saab 2 Days All Languages Box Office Collections

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The Raja Saab 2 Days All Languages Box Office Collections

Before release, there were huge expectations on Prabhas’s The Raja Saab’s box office performance pan-India-wide, but looking at the film’s collections for 2 days across all versions, the film is performing only in Telugu. 

The Raja Saab’s Day 2 all-versions gross is around ₹35 Cr, taking the total 2-day box office gross to approximately ₹138 Cr. More than 90% of collections are coming from Telugu, while Hindi is poor and other South Indian languages are outrightly disastrous.

For all languages, the film’s worldwide share until now is around ₹81 Cr, which includes GST in the Telugu states. It needs over ₹200 Cr share (400 Cr+ gross) to reach breakeven, and looking at the current trend, the target looks unreachable. Let’s wait and watch how the film will perform during the festival days.

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