Kannappa Box Office Collection: Can Vishnu Manchu's Mythological Action Movie Pass The Monday Test?

Kannappa Box Office Collection: The Telugu mythological drama Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead, is now facing the crucial weekday test after a somewhat steady but declining performance over its opening weekend. Released on June 27, 2025, the film, based on the story of the Shaivite devotee Kannappa, has entered its fourth day in theaters with box office numbers indicating a sharp drop.

Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by veteran actor Mohan Babu, Kannappa had a wide multilingual release across Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. The film opened on a promising note with ₹9.35 crore India net on its first day. However, the collections saw a downward trend over the weekend. According to box office tracker Sacnilk, the film earned ₹7.15 crore on Saturday and ₹6.6 crore on Sunday, bringing the three-day total to ₹23.1 crore (India net).

Monday, often considered the real test for any film's theatrical run, brought a worrying sign. As per early live data from Sacnilk (as of 11:50 AM IST), Kannappa had managed only ₹0.09 crore on its fourth day. While this figure is subject to revision as final numbers are updated, the initial trend suggests a steep decline in audience turnout as the workweek begins.

Mythological Drama Faces Crucial Week After Mixed Start

The film's story, written by Vishnu Manchu, draws from the legend of Thinna (Kannappa), a hunter who becomes an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and is remembered for his act of ultimate devotion - offering his eyes to the deity. In addition to Vishnu Manchu in the central role, the cast features notable names such as Mohanlal (Kirata), Prabhas (Rudra), Akshay Kumar (Lord Shiva), and Kajal Aggarwal (Parvati).

Shot extensively in New Zealand, the film features music by Stephen Devassy, cinematography by Sheldon Chau, and editing by Anthony Gonsalvez. Despite its production scale and star-studded cast, Kannappa has received mixed reviews from critics and viewers, which may be impacting its box office trajectory.

With Monday's collections falling drastically, the film now faces an uphill task in sustaining its theatrical run. Whether Kannappa can stabilize in the coming days or continues to drop will determine its long-term performance at the box office.