Telugu cinema fans were excited this Sankranthi, as five major films were released in theaters. Among them, Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is leading the Sankranthi 2026 films at the box office. Below is a look at the worldwide gross collections, break-even figures, and recovery status of all the Sankranthi releases as of January 16.
Sankranthi 2026 Movies – Worldwide Gross and Break-even Status
The Raja Saab (8 Days)
Telugu Gross: ₹160 Cr
Break-even: ₹285 Cr
Recovery: 56%
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (5 Days)
Worldwide Gross: ₹180 Cr
Break-even: ₹210 Cr
Recovery: 86%
Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi (4 Days)
Worldwide Gross: ₹12 Cr
Break-even: ₹40 Cr
Recovery: 30%
Anaganaga Oka Raju (3 Days)
Worldwide Gross: ₹38 Cr
Break-even: ₹50 Cr
Recovery: 60%
Nari Nari Naduma Murari (2 Days)
Worldwide Gross: ₹9 Cr
Break-even: ₹25 Cr
Recovery: 36%
Based on the current trend, The Raja Saab and Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi have very little chance of reaching the break-even mark. Meanwhile, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and Anaganaga Oka Raju are expected to achieve break-even today.
Nari Nari Naduma Murari, the last release among the Sankranthi 2026 films, is likely to achieve break-even and recovery within its first week itself.
