Kannappa, the ambitious passion project of Manchu Vishnu, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and headlined by Preethi Mukundan, made its theatrical debut on June 27 to an enthusiastic reception. The film raked in over ₹20 crore worldwide on its opening day, marking the strongest start in Vishnu’s career. With the weekend underway, the box office figures are poised to climb further.

Made on a grand scale with a reported budget of ₹120 crore, the film boasts a star-studded ensemble including Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, Mohan Babu, and Brahmanandam in prominent roles. It was released in six languages under Ava Entertainments and 24 Frames Factory.