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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, starring Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara, has turned out to be a money spinner at the ticket window. Directed by Anil Ravipudi,
the action comedy got a bumper box office opening of Rs 28 crore. Since its release, the film has been consistently performing well. In just 7 days of its theatrical release, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu earned a whopping Rs 157.75 crore. Interestingly, it has become Chiranjeevi's highest-grossing film ever. But do you know what are the star cast salaries of this project? Read on to know how much Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, Venkatesh, and others reportedly charged.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu star cast fees
Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi plays the role of Shankara Vara Prasad in Anil Ravipudi's movie. Also written by Anil, the film follows the story of a national security officer, who seeks to protect his estranged wife and children. He hopes to reunite with them. If media reports are to be believed, the actor charged a whopping Rs 65 crore for his role in the film.
Nayanthara
While Chiranjeevi plays Shankara Vara Prasad, Nayanthara is seen as Sasirekha in the film. The actress reportedly quoted Rs 10 crore as her fee for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. However, she earned Rs 6 crore apparently after the negotiations. That said, Nayanthara is among the highest-paid actresses of South cinema.
Venkatesh
For the unversed, Venkatesh has a special extended cameo in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. The actor reportedly has 20 minutes of screentime in the film. He essays the character of Venky Gowda in the action comedy. According to media reports, Venkatesh was paid Rs 9 crore for his extended cameo appearance in the film.
Anil Ravipudi
Talking about director Anil, the filmmaker reportedly charged Rs 25 crore for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. He serves as the director and writer of this film. That said, it is not known how much Catherine Thresa charged for her role in the film.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu budget
While Chiranjeevi reportedly charged Rs 65 crore, Nayanthara allegedly earned Rs 6 crore. But what is the budget of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu? As per media reports, the film has been mounted on a massive budget of Rs 200 crore. Interestingly, the film has already earned Rs 157.75 crore in India while it has surpassed the Rs 200 crore mark at the worldwide box office. The film has been produced by Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu review
Meanwhile, Times Now rated 3 stars to Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. A part of the review read, "Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is a perfect festive entertainer for Sankranti audiences. While the story holds on familiar ground, Anil Ravipudi proves that cohesive writing, strong performances, and well-timed comedy can allow logic to take a back seat. This is a quintessential Chiranjeevi film—where heroism, humour, and charisma lead the way."
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