Prabhas and Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa hit theatres on June 27, 2025. As per Sacnilk, the film has grossed ₹7.69 crore by 9 PM on Day 1, with hopes of touching ₹10 crore by the end of the day. News Nine predicts opening day earnings between ₹10–15 crore, and a worldwide gross of ₹20 crore.

A Google user praised its emotionally powerful climax, while fans on X lauded Prabhas’ impactful cameo, calling him the "biggest star of this generation" for drawing crowds with just 15–20 minutes of screen time. Night shows reportedly saw excellent occupancy across Telugu states.