Chiru’s MSG Crosses Half Million, Eyes Record Opening

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s much-awaited family entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is set for a grand theatrical release on the 12 th of this month, with overseas premieres scheduled a day earlier on the 11 th. Even before release, the film has created a major sensation in North America, where advance bookings—opened well in advance by the makers—have crossed the impressive $500K mark.

This remarkable feat makes Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu the fastest film in Chiranjeevi’s career to achieve half-a-million dollars in advance sales in the region. Trade circles suggest that the combined premiere and first-day collections could touch the million-dollar milestone. Strong word-of-mouth, the overwhelming response to the trailer and songs, Chiranjeevi’s vintage yet stylish avatar, and Venkatesh’s special cameo have together pushed expectations to an all-time high.