The much-awaited mythological epic ‘Kannappa’, starring Vishnu Manchu, hit theatres today (June 27), and the film is receiving positive reviews globally upon its release. It has also garnered pan-Indian attention owing to the star-studded cameos, which include Akshay Kumar, Prabhas, and Mohanlal.Kannappa movie box office collection early estimateAccording to early reports, the film has reportedly earned Rs 9 crore in India. As per Sacnilk, Kannappa managed to collect Rs 9 crore across the country by 10 pm on its opening day. The official final figures are still awaited.
The film’s opening occupancy in the Telugu-speaking regions stands at 51.23 percent, followed by 14.37 percent in Tamil, 12.75 percent in Kannada, 11.08 percent in Hindi, and 5.87 percent in Malayalam. Kannappa has been released on more than 2,000 screens across India.About Kannappa movieDirected by Mukesh Kumar Singh, Kannappa had a box office face-off with Kajol’s ‘Maa’ in the Hindi-speaking regions. Kannappa movie reviewETimes’ review of the film stated: “Kannappa is a sincere attempt at retelling revered lore with visual grandeur. While the film opens on a slow and stretched note, it gradually finds its rhythm and builds to a soul-stirring finale. Vishnu Manchu brings sincerity and steadiness to the lead role. Prabhas makes a dynamic appearance as Rudra, energising the screen with his commanding and entertaining presence. Akshay Kumar makes a confident Telugu debut as Lord Shiva, fitting naturally into the film’s spiritual atmosphere. Kajal Aggarwal adds elegance as Parvati, while Mohanlal’s composed portrayal of Kirata brings a quiet strength to the narrative. Mohan Babu is firm and dependable as Mahadeva Shastri, and R. Sarathkumar leaves an impression as Nathanathudu.”
