Kannappa Box Office Collection Day 1: Vishnu Manchu's Mythological Drama Opens Strong with ₹9 Crore
Kannappa opens strong at the box office, earning ₹9 crore on Day 1. The mythological epic stars Vishnu Manchu, Akshay Kumar, Prabhas, and Mohanlal.
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Kannappa, the mythological epic starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead role, has opened to a promising start at the domestic box office. Released on Friday, the film earned approximately ₹9 crore across all languages on its opening day, according to industry tracker Sacnilk.
The big-budget film also marks Bollywood star Akshay Kumar’s Telugu debut, and features special appearances by Prabhas, Mohanlal, and Kajal Aggarwal. With early reviews largely positive, Kannappa is off to a solid beginning, driven by strong audience turnout in Telugu-speaking regions.
Day 1 Occupancy Report
Telugu Version
Telugu audiences turned out in large numbers, with the film recording an impressive 55.89% occupancy on Day 1. Breakdown by show timings:
- Morning: 50.55%
- Afternoon: 50.34%
- Evening: 52.81%
- Night: 69.87%
Hyderabad and Bengaluru led in terms of both show count and audience occupancy.
Tamil Version
Tamil markets reported moderate turnout with 16.45% occupancy:
- Morning: 11.52%
- Afternoon: 20.60%
- Evening: 11.00%
- Night: 22.68%
Chennai recorded the highest engagement in Tamil Nadu.
Hindi Version
In the Hindi-speaking belt, Delhi topped in number of shows. The film registered a 14.56% occupancy overall:
- Morning: 4.83%
- Afternoon: 14.23%
- Evening: 14.18%
- Night: 24.99%
Other Regions
- Kannada occupancy: 13.81%
- Malayalam occupancy: 7.20%
Note: These figures are early estimates and may be updated as final collections are reported.
About the Film
Kannappa tells the story of unwavering devotion and sacrifice, drawing inspiration from Hindu mythology. The narrative, rich in spiritual and emotional themes, aims to resonate strongly with devotees of Lord Shiva and fans of grand mythological storytelling.
The film stars Vishnu Manchu in the title role and features an ensemble cast including Preity Mukhundhan, Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, Siva Balaji, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Raghu Babu, and Madhoo.
Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, the film is written by Vishnu Manchu and produced by Mohan Babu. Cameo appearances by Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal add star power to the high-profile project.
Budget and Expectations
With a reported production budget of ₹200 crore, Kannappa ranks among the most ambitious Telugu mythological films in recent years. Its early box office performance suggests a strong weekend ahead, especially in southern markets.
Global box office figures are yet to be announced.
