Megastar Chiranjeevi's latest film, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, is making waves at the box office, hailed as a true "Sankranthi BOSS-buster" by none other than Icon Star Allu Arjun. The film, directed by Anil Ravipudi, has become the first Telugu hit of 2026 and is rapidly on its way to becoming a regional industry hit.
Allu Arjun, a self-proclaimed admirer of Chiranjeevi, shared his review of the film, showering praise on the entire team and celebrating the movie's massive success. He expressed his delight at seeing Chiranjeevi in his vintage form, lighting up the screen with his signature style. Allu Arjun's enthusiastic post quickly went viral, highlighting the strong bond between the two actors from the influential Allu-Konidela family.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu also stars Nayanthara in the female lead role, with a cameo appearance by Venkatesh. Allu Arjun playfully acknowledged Venkatesh's role as a Karnataka businessman in the film by complimenting his performance in Kannada. He further lauded the energetic performances of the entire cast, singling out "Sankranthi star" BulliRaju.
Allu Arjun also congratulated Anil Ravipudi, the director, calling him a "Sankranthi blockbuster machine". He appreciated the film's catchy songs, including #HookStep and #MegaVictory, and congratulated the music director Bheems Ceciroleo and the film's technicians. He extended his appreciation to the producers, Sushkonidela and Sahugarapati.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu's success is undeniable, with the film crossing ₹300 crore worldwide and ₹157.75 crore net in India within its first week. The movie's rapid rise to the ₹300 crore mark has set an industry record as the fastest regional film to reach this milestone. Released during the Sankranthi festival, the film was met with huge crowds and positive word-of-mouth, contributing to its extraordinary box office run. Allu Arjun's declaration of the film as a "Sankranthi BOSS-buster" only solidifies its position as a major hit.
