Chiranjeevi-Nayanthara's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Earns Rs 37.10 Cr on Day 1

• Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, starring Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara, opened strong on January 11, 2026.
• The film collected Rs 28.50 crore net on its first day, with an additional Rs 8.60 crore from pre-bookings, totaling Rs 37.10 crore net in India.
• A tragic incident occurred at Arjun Theatre in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, where a fan collapsed and later passed away during the 11:30 am showing.
• Police suspect the fan's death was due to a heart attack; a medical study will confirm the cause.
• Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film features Chiranjeevi as a security officer protecting his estranged family, offering a chance for reconciliation.

Why It Matters: Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara's film opened with strong box office numbers but was marred by a fan's tragic death.