Kannappa Box Office Collection, Budget, Cast, Review, Story, Hit or Flop, OTT Release, And More
The new film Kannappa has a big star cast. It features Vishnu Manchu, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Sarathkumar, Mohanlal, Kajal Aggarwal, Preeti Mukundhan, Mohan Babu, Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, Shiv Balaji, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devraj, Mukesh Rishi, Raghu Babu and Madhu.
The story is about Tinadhu, a hunter who later becomes a true devotee of Lord Shiva. In the film, Akshay Kumar plays the role of Shiva, Kajal Aggarwal plays the role of Parvati, and Prabhas plays the role of Rudra.
The audience gave mixed reviews after watching the film, but Kannappa did well at the box office. On the second day, the film remained strong and performed well with good ticket sales on Bookmyshows. According to the film’s PR team, the worldwide collection has reached around ₹40 crore, with ₹20 crore coming in on the second day alone. The Hindi version’s collection has seen a 40% increase, which shows that people are also taking interest in other parts of India.
Mohan Babu produced the film. The initial numbers look good, and many people are talking about it. Now, everyone is waiting to see how the film performs over the weekend.
The film also faced some problems. The censor board asked the makers to change words like “pilak,” “gilak,” “chavata,” and “nicha jati” as they could hurt people’s sentiments. They also said that the film came across as more violent than devotional.
To avoid problems, the makers added a disclaimer at the beginning. It says that the story is based on the Srikalahasti Mahatyam written by poet Dhurjati and Basava Puranam. They also say that the team has taken some creative liberties in the storytelling. Another message says that the chief priest of Srikalahasti temple has given them permission to make the film.
With strong visuals, well-known actors and a mythological theme, Kannappa hopes that it will attract a large and family audience. The next few days will decide how big the film can become.a
About Kannappa Movie
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mukesh Kumar Singh |
| Screenplay by | Vishnu Manchu |
| Story by | Vishnu Manchu |
| Produced by | Mohan Babu |
| Starring | Vishnu Manchu, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Prabhas, Kajal Aggarwal, Preity Mukhundhan, Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Madhoo |
| Cinematography | Sheldon Chau |
| Edited by | Anthony |
| Music by | Stephen Devassy |
| Production Companies | AVA Entertainment, 24 Frames Factory |
| Release Date | 27 June 2025 |
| Running Time | 182 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
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Kannappa Worldwide Box Office Collection Worldwide
| Day | Collection (Gross) | Notes/Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹16.25 Cr | All India: ₹12.3 CrAP/TG: ₹10.9 CrKarnataka: ₹1 CrHindi: ₹0.5 Cr nett (₹0.63 Cr gross) |
| Day 2 | ₹10.4 Cr | Hindi: ₹0.65 Cr nett |
| Day 3 | ₹9.5 Cr | Hindi: ₹0.85 Cr nett |
| Day 4 | ₹2.8 Cr | Hindi: ₹0.28 Cr nett |
| Day 5 | ₹2.2 Cr | — |
| Day 6 | ₹1.55 Cr | — |
| Day 7 | ₹1.2 Cr | — |
| Day 8 | ₹0.65 Cr | — |
| Day 9 | ₹0.8 Cr | — |
| Day 10 | ₹0.95 Cr | — |
| Day 11 | ₹0.35 Cr | — |
| Day 12 | ₹0.35 Cr | — |
| Day 13 | ₹0.3 Cr | — |
| Day 14 | ₹0.25 Cr | — |
| Day 15 | ₹0.2 Cr | — |
| Day 16 | ₹0.25 Cr | — |
Total Collections Till Day 16
| Region | Total Gross Collection |
|---|---|
| Worldwide Total | ₹47.95 Cr |
| Andhra Pradesh / Telangana | ₹30.05 Cr |
| Hindi Version (Net) | ₹2.56 Cr (approx.) |
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What’s The Cast in Kannappa
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Vishnu Manchu | Thinna / Kannappa / Arjuna |
| Avram Baktha Manchu | Young Thinna |
| Mohanlal | Kirata |
| Prabhas | Rudra |
| Akshay Kumar | Lord Shiva |
| Kajal Aggarwal | Goddess Parvati |
| Preity Mukhundhan | Nemali |
| Mohan Babu | Mahadeva Shasthri |
| R. Sarathkumar | Nathanathudu |
| Madhoo | Pannaga |
| Mukesh Rishi | Kampadu |
| Brahmaji | Gavvaraju |
| Brahmanandam | Pilaka |
| Raghu Babu | Mallayya |
| Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran | Maremma |
| Devaraj | Mundadu |
| Lavi Pajni | Bebbuli |
| Siva Balaji | Kumara Deva Shastri |
| Arpit Ranka | Kala Mukha |
| Sampath Ram | Chandudu |
| Kaushal Manda | Maali |
| Surekha Vani | Nagamalli |
| Saptagiri | Gilaka |
Kannappa Hit or Flop?
According to media reports, Kannappa, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, was made on a budget of ₹200 crore. But the film could not earn even half of that. In this case, the film is close to flopping.
When Vishnu Manchu Talks About The Beginning
In an interview, Vishnu Manchu talked about how the film started. He said, “Big names like Prabhas and Akshay Kumar can give your film a strong start and grab attention, but if the story is weak, people will not be able to stay. I always feel that stars can bring people in the beginning, but only if the story touches them, they come back.”
He also said, “I always try to make the content a real star. Today’s people are smart. They want real things, not fake ones. So yes, star power is like a torch that shows the light, but the story shows the way.” Despite the film’s good start, it seems like it flopped in just two weeks.
Kannappa Movie Budget
Mukesh Kumar Singh is directing the film Kannappa. Vishnu Manchu has written the story. Mohan Babu is producing the film. The team is making this film with a huge budget of ₹200 crore.
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FAQs: People Also Ask
Prabhas did not charge any money to act in the film Kannappa. Vishnu Manchu, who played the lead role and helped make the film, said that both Prabhas and Mohanlal worked for free in the film.
Kannappa is a Telugu film that came out in 2025. Mukesh Kumar Singh directed the film. Vishnu Manchu wrote the story and Mohan Babu produced it.
Prabhas and Mohanlal acted in the film Kannappa for free, but Akshay Kumar took around ₹6 crore to play the role of Lord Shiva. The film was released on June 27.
Yes, Kannappa is based on a real legend. Kannappa, also known as Thinadu, came from the Chenchu caste. He loved Lord Shiva with all his heart and is remembered for his strong faith. People associate his story with the Srikalahastiswarya Temple in Andhra Pradesh. The film depicts his deep love and faith towards Lord Shiva.
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