Megastar Chiranjeevi has returned to the Sankranti 2026 box office with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, earning strong buzz and positive reviews. Reports suggest he was paid around Rs 70 crore for the film, directed by Anil Ravipudi and starring Nayanthara. The action comedy, featuring a Venkatesh cameo, is made on a Rs 200 crore budget.