Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu (MSVG) has topped the box office chart, beating Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi (BMW), Anaganaga Oka Raju (AOR) and Naari Naari Naduma Murari (NNNM).
Released on January 12, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu opened to a superb response and collected Rs 85 crore gross at the worldwide box office on the first day. The movie became the biggest opener for megastar Chiranjeevi, beating the record of Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.
Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu received mixed reviews and ratings from the audience and critics, and strong word of mouth helped sustain it well at the box office on the following days. The movie clashed with Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, Anaganaga Oka Raju, and Naari Naari Naduma Murari. But managed to make a better collection with these new releases.
As per estimates, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has collected over Rs 150 crore gross at the worldwide box office in four days. The movie is estimated to have earned Rs 75 crore for its distributors, who shelled out Rs 110 crore on its theatrical rights. The movie has recovered over 70 percent of their investment.
Released on January 13, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi opened to an average response and collected over Rs 5 crore at the global box office on the first day. The movie received mixed verdicts from the audience, and the word of mouth took a toll on its collection. The film is estimated to have collected Rs 12 crore gross at the worldwide box office in three days.
Released on January 14, Anaganaga Oka Raju opened to a decent response and collected Rs 22 crore gross at the worldwide box office on the first day. Strong word of mouth helped it fare well at the ticket counters. The movie is estimated to have collected Rs 30 crore in two days.
Released on January 15, Naari Naari Naduma Murari opens to an overwhelming response, with all shows housefull. The film has made a sensational impact despite releasing at the tail end of the season. The movie is estimated to have collected Rs 5 crore at the worldwide box office on the first day.
