Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is the most watched Telugu film on OTT, clocks record views in just a week

Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has become a blockbuster hit at the box office. Despite being available for streaming on ZEE5 and here on OTTplay Premium, the family drama is still playing on a good number of screens across the Telugu states and overseas markets.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu clocks record views on OTT

The other day, we at OTT Play revealed that MSG was nearing 300 million streaming minutes. The latest update is that the film is set to cross the 300 million streaming minutes mark by tomorrow. 

A source close to ZEE5 has confirmed that it is the most-viewed Telugu film on the platform in its first week of OTT release. This shows the kind of record the Chiranjeevi starrer has created right from the day it was announced. The film has clocked more views than RRR and Baahubali-The Conclusion for the number of views in its first week.

How much did Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu collect at the box office?

Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film features Nayanthara as the female lead. From the day the first look was unveiled, the film generated superb hype and released with positive word of mouth. As of now, MSG has grossed ₹380 crore worldwide, as per trade tracking portal reports, and continues its theatrical run. In the US, the film has collected close to $5 million and is nearing the end of its run there.

What is the story of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu?

The story revolves around a security agent who is called back by his ex-wife to safeguard her politically powerful father. How the agent, played by Chiranjeevi, sees this as an opportunity to win back his wife forms the crux of the film. With its clean family-friendly content, the movie is now creating a storm on OTT as well.

The film began streaming on February 11, 2026, just a month after its theatrical release, as part of a strategic deal with ZEE5. Crossing 300 million streaming minutes within a week is a remarkable feat and sets a new record on the platform.

It remains to be seen what other milestones the film will achieve in the coming days. Those who missed it in theatres can stream it on OTTplay Premium. Stay tuned for more updates.

Also read: Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Review: Chiranjeevi's vintage charm lights up Sankranthi 2026

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu FAQs:

Q. What is Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu all about?

A. The film is about a security agent who is called back by his ex-wife to save her father.

Q. Where to stream Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu on OTT?

A. You can stream Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu on Zee5 and here on OTTplay Premium

Q. Which star will Anil Ravipudi direct next?

A. As per the update Anil will direct Venkatesh next for a comedy caper