Vishnu Manchu wrote the Telugu action-drama movie Kannappa, and Mukesh Kumar Singh directed it. The film released in theatres on June 27, 2025. It is a big-budget movie based on a mythological story. The film tells the story of a tribal man named Kannappa, who was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. It shows his love, faith, and sacrifice for his God. The movie has action, emotion, spirituality, and big stars. People were waiting for this movie for a long time. This film is very important for Vishnu Manchu because it is one of the biggest projects of his career.
When did Kannappa release?
Kannappa hit cinemas on June 27, 2025. The makers released it in multiple languages across India, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.
Where is Kannappa set and shot?
The story is set in ancient India, mostly in forests and temples. The film shows tribal life and spiritual places related to Lord Shiva. Most of the shooting took place in India – in Hyderabad, Kerala, and some parts of Madhya Pradesh-with beautiful sets and real locations.
Cast
The Kannapa has a strong cast of popular actors:
- Vishnu Manchu as Kannappa (main role)
- Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva
- Prabhas as Rudra (a fierce form of Shiva)
- Mohanlal in a special role
- Mohan Babu (Vishnu’s real father, also in the film)
- Kajal Aggarwal as the female lead
Sarathkumar, Preity Mukundhan, Madhoo, Mukesh Rishi, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran, Brahmaji, Brahmanandam, Raghu Babu, Devaraj, Lavi Pajni, Shiva Balaji Arpit Ranka, Sampath Ram, Kaushal Manda, Surekha Vani, Saptagiri
The director is Mukesh Kumar Singh, and the film was produced by Vishnu Manchu himself.
Kannappa is special for many peoples for reasons:
It is a big-budget devotional film releasing after a long gap. The powerful story of Bhakta Kannappa, who gave his eyes for God, forms the heart of the narrative. Vishnu Manchu’s dream project, planned for many years, features big stars like Akshay Kumar and Prabhas, making it even more exciting.
The film is doing well in Telugu-speaking states like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is also getting attention in North India, especially because of Akshay Kumar’s role.
The film is getting mixed to good reviews. Some people are praising, The spiritual message, Vishnu Manchu’s performance, Akshay and Prabhas’ special appearances,The grand visuals and music. Some others feel the story is slow in parts. But most viewers say it is a good family movie with strong devotional value.
How is the Kannappa performing at the box office?
On Day 1, the film earned around ₹9.35 crore net in India. With overseas collections, the worldwide total was around ₹13 crore.
On Day 2, the earnings dropped slightly to ₹7 crore net in India.
Total India net after two days: ₹16.35 crore
Worldwide gross (approx): ₹19 to ₹20 crore
This is Vishnu Manchu’s best opening ever in his film career. His older films never earned this much in just two days.
Kannappa’s team invested a huge ₹175–₹200 crore to bring the film to life. The movie has grand sets, high-quality VFX, action scenes, and a strong cast, which increased the cost.
Because the budget is high, the film must earn more than ₹200 crore to become a full success.
Kannappa is off to a strong start. It is Vishnu Manchu’s dream project and biggest hit so far. With a mix of action, devotion, and big stars, it is pulling crowds to theatres. The film has already crossed ₹15 crore in two days. Now, everyone is waiting to see how big it can go in the coming week
Kannappa Team Celebrates Big Win
The Kannappa team is happily celebrating the big success of the film. After the strong box office opening and positive reviews, actor Vishnu Manchu and the cast held a small event with the crew. They thanked the fans and audience for the love and support.Vishnu called it a ‘dream come true’ and, moreover, got emotional while speaking about the journey. The team said they are proud that a spiritual film like Kannappa is winning hearts.
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