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Prabhas to Collaborate with Sukumar for a Massive Project

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Prabhas released a horror-comedy fantasy film, The Raja Saab, this Sankranthi. While a section of his fans liked the movie, it disappointed a majority of the audience. Now, the latest reports suggest that Prabhas is preparing for a massive new project with director Sukumar.

After SS Rajamouli, Sukumar is one of the few directors who has built a strong pan-India brand, especially with the success of the Pushpa series. His next film with Ram Charan is expected to go on floors in the second half of this year. Sukumar usually takes a long time to complete his films, and this project is expected to take nearly two years, keeping him busy until mid-2028.

After completing the Ram Charan project, there is strong buzz that Sukumar will team up with Prabhas for the first time, and this collaboration is expected to be a massive pan-India project.

In the meantime, the Baahubali actor will continue to complete his already committed films. Since Sukumar also spends a lot of time on pre-production, the film is likely to go on sets only around 2029.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu: 8th Biggest First Week of All Time

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has recorded one of the best first-week box office performances in the history of Telugu cinema. With Chiranjeevi’s massive stardom, director Anil Ravipudi’s strong appeal among family audiences, and the added advantage of the Sankranthi festival season, the film posted huge numbers across all seven days, even while facing tough competition from multiple releases.

For all seven days, the film recorded double-digit share figures in the Telugu states, which itself is a remarkable achievement. Within a week, the movie collected over ₹135 crore share worldwide, marking the highest share ever in Chiranjeevi’s career. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu also registers the eighth biggest first-week collection of all time for a Telugu version.

Telugu Version – All-Time Top First-Week Collections

RRR – ₹263 Cr
Pushpa 2 – ₹234 Cr
Kalki 2898 AD – ₹217 Cr
Baahubali 2 – ₹195 Cr
Salaar – ₹181 Cr
Devara – ₹150 Cr
OG – ₹146 Cr
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu – ₹135–140 Cr

The final and exact figures are expected to be reported tomorrow, but the film is expected to remain in 8th position, with no major change in rankings.

Anaganaga Oka Raju 4 Days Gross Collections

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Naveen Polishetty’s festive entertainer, Anaganaga Oka Raju, gathers excellent collections at the box office, fully using the Sankranthi holidays advantage. Within 4 days of its theatrical release, the film achieved the break-even run.

Anaganaga Oka Raju – 4 Days Worldwide Gross

  • Nizam: ₹11.5 Cr
  • Andhra: ₹17 Cr
  • Ceeded: ₹3.75 Cr
  • Rest of India (ROI): ₹4 Cr
  • Overseas: ₹13.5 Cr
  • Approximate Worldwide Gross: ₹50 Cr

The trade circles are happy, as the movie is holding well today. If Anaganaga Oka Raju carries the same momentum and gets considerable collections from now on, it will become  the 1st 100 Cr grosser for Naveen Polishetty.

If it fails to continue momentum, then it might end up around the 80 Cr range. Let us wait and watch how the film performs from tomorrow in theaters. Meenakshi Chaudhary is the female lead of this film, produced by Sithara Entertainments.

The Raja Saab 9 Days Box Office: Area Wise Gross Collections

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There were massive expectations around the box office performance of The Raja Saab, but the film delivered an underwhelming performance, disappointing everyone. Starring Prabhas as the lead, the film was released in theaters on January 9th.

The Raja Saab – 9 Days Worldwide Gross

  • Nizam: ₹45 Cr
  • Andhra: ₹54 Cr
  • Ceeded: ₹15 Cr
  • Karnataka: ₹15 Cr
  • Rest of India (ROI): ₹30 Cr
  • Overseas: ₹35 Cr
  • Total Worldwide Gross: ₹194 Cr
  • Only Telugu Version Gross: Approximately ₹163 Cr

Practically, today is the last respectable day for the film at the box office. Today, the film moved closer to 200 Cr. From tomorrow, adding another 20 Cr in full run is also a very tough task for The Raja Saab after such an underwhelming run in theaters. The breakeven is at 400 Cr+ mark and the film reaches just 50% of break even value.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu 6 Days Area Wise Box office Gross Collections

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The latest entertainer, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, has performed exceptionally well at the box office, run of 6 days, and the film has achieved break-even as well, making all the involved parties happy.

Area-Wise Collections of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu for 6 Days (Gross)

  • Telangana: 53 Cr
  • Ceded : 22.5 Cr
  • Andhra : 73 Cr
  • Karnataka: 16 Cr
  • ROI : 5.5 Cr
  • Overseas : 33 Cr
  • Worldwide Gross : 203 Cr

It is common for the Andhra region to provide big numbers for the Sankranthi festival, and Chiranjeevi – Anil Ravipudi’s film has gathered massive collections here, along with other areas like Telangana and Ceded.

After achieving the break – even in 6 days, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu will reach around 225 Cr gross worldwide with today’s final numbers, which will be the total 1st week box office collections. It is expected to do more than 300 Cr gross in full run.

AR Rahman’s Bollywood Comment Sparks Controversy

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AR Rahman’s recent comments about the lack of opportunities in Bollywood created a controversy. He said that his religion might be one of the reasons for the decline in offers and hinted that there could be communal bias in the industry.

His remarks received strong reactions from several people in Bollywood, including Kangana Ranaut. As the controversy grew, Rahman came forward to clarify his statements and said that his comments were misunderstood.

Later, he released a video in which he said that India is his inspiration and described the country as his home and his guru. He explained that his intention was to talk about the declining respect for music in the industry, not to hurt or offend anyone. He also clearly stated that he never meant to upset anyone with his words.

What AR Rahman Said?

In a recent interview with the BBC Network, the Oscar-winning composer said that his work in Hindi cinema has reduced in recent years. He linked this change to shifting power dynamics over the past eight years and also mentioned that there could be a communal issue involved.

Rahman added that he usually hears about the reasons for fewer offers through indirect sources. “It reaches me like Chinese whispers,” he said. Anand L Rai’s Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon was the latest work in Bollywood from the Oscar winning music composer.

Sequel Buzz Around Sankranthiki Vasthunam

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After the huge success of Sankranthiki Vasthunam, director Anil Ravipudi and star Venkatesh are now actively working on plans for its sequel. The film turned out to be a major hit and became one of the biggest entertainers for the Sankranthi season, winning strong appreciation from family audiences.

According to reports, the makers are very happy with the response and have already begun discussions about taking the franchise forward. Anil Ravipudi is said to be spending time developing a strong and entertaining script that can match or even surpass the success of the first part.

Sankranthiki Vasthunam Part 2 is expected to generate significant buzz and excitement among both audiences and the industry trade

Since Sankranthiki Vasthunam connected well with audiences of all age groups, the team wants to maintain the same fun-filled and family-friendly tone in the sequel.

Venkatesh, who shares a great success streak with Anil Ravipudi, is also reportedly excited about continuing the franchise. Their combination has delivered multiple blockbusters in the past, and this film has further strengthened their successful partnership.

The sequel to Sankranthiki Vasthunam is expected to be planned as a festive release, with Sankranthi being the most likely window once again. But the makers are taking their time and do not want to rush the project. An official announcement regarding the cast and release plans is expected only after the script is completely finalized.

For now, fans can be happy that Sankranthiki Vasthunam will continue as a franchise, bringing back the successful Anil Ravipudi–Venkatesh combo for another round of full-on entertainment.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu: Chiranjeevi’s Biggest Blockbuster Ever

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Megastar Chiranjeevi, who has scored a couple of blockbusters after his re-entry in 2017, has achieved his career’s biggest share with his latest film, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. The film was released in theaters on January 12, 2026.

By today, on its 7th day, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu will collect Chiranjeevi’s career-biggest grosser and biggest share. This is a stupendous achievement, especially with multiple films in competition. The film has also achieved break-even within 6 days.

Looking at the current momentum and with no notable releases in the coming weeks, the film is a sure shot to become Chiranjeevi’s first ₹300 Cr grosser. No Sankranthi film has achieved this milestone till now, and this will be the first film to do so. It has shown a great consistency at the box office from the first day.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Box Office : 6 Days Collections

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu continues to dominate the box office with consistently strong collections. On the 6th day, the film crossed the ₹200 Cr gross mark, and it is the first time for Megastar’s film.

The best thing is, Mana Shankara Vara Vara Prasad Garu has given Chiranjeevi ₹200 Cr gross within the first week itself, which shows how strong the film’s collections are. Overall, this is the third ₹200 Cr film for Chiranjeevi after Sye Raa and Waltair Veerayya.

In 6 days, the movie has collected around ₹125 Cr share with an approximate gross of ₹210 Cr. Even today, the film is seeing massive advance bookings, and trade expects that it will easily collect more than ₹300 Cr gross in its full run. The film has the advantage of Republic Day falling on a Monday.

Vishwambhara Finds New Hope

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Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara was supposed to release last year, but due to VFX work on one side and business issues on the other, the film kept getting delayed. It was even postponed this summer, and it will be released after Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Surprisingly, this delay is turning into an advantage for the movie.

The blockbuster success of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is a huge advantage for Vishwambhara. The team needs to capitalize on this with continuous and strong promotional content. They must come up with an exciting and grand visual glimpse to showcase the film’s vision, so everything falls into place for a smooth release.

Can Vishwambhara Revive the Excitement?

The first released glimpse received negative feedback for its VFX, which had a major impact on the business of Vishwambhara, and it was the main reason the film was delayed. The team needs to correct this and come up with a much better glimpse this time to kick-start promotions.

Directed by Mallidi Vassishta, “Vishwambhara” is a socio-fantasy epic film, starring Chiranjeevi and produced by UV Creations, promising a grand adventure across multiple mystical realms (lokas).