Megastar Chiranjeevi‘s recent movie, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, has made big news among fans since the opening night. The film, a family entertainer ideal for Sankranti, was well-received in the early screenings giving the audience a chance to enjoy its content and performances.

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Advance Bookings and US Premieres

The trailer was met with various reactions, yet the advance ticket sales for the movie kept increasing as the date of release got closer. Chiranjeevi’s project was the one which had surpassed the expectations in comparison to Prabhas’ ‘Rajasab’, which, up to a point, got a strong traction. Overseas pre-sales in the US initially showed slow growth, raising doubts about the premiere collections. However, the film surpassed expectations, entering the $1 million club from premieres alone, ultimately collecting $1.2 million.

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The Car Challenge Between Anil Ravipudi and Producer Sahu Garapati

Director Anil Ravipudi is now in a peculiar predicament: he might really have to give his car to producer Sahu Garapati. In an interview, Sahu disclosed that Anil, while promoting the movie, jokingly dared the producer saying that he will have to get him a car if the movie grossed a million dollars at the US premieres. Initially, Anil did not expect this milestone to be achieved, but with the film hitting the mark, the playful challenge has become real.

Sahu noted that previously he had gifted a car to Anil after the success of Bhagavanth Kesari, and now the tables might turn. Fans are eagerly watching to see if Anil will indeed surrender his car as promised.