South actor Vishnu Manchu's film 'Kannappa' has been one of the most anticipated films of this year. Released in theaters on June 27th, the film is receiving a tremendous response from the audience.
Kannappa Box Office Collection Day 1: South superstar Vishnu Manchu's highly anticipated mythological film 'Kannappa' has recorded a bumper opening upon its release in theaters. Released on June 27th, the film earned a remarkable 9 crore rupees on its first day, not only winning the hearts of the audience but also proving its dominance at the box office.
According to film trade analysts, the opening 'Kannappa' has received clearly indicates the craze people have for it. Especially considering the film had to compete directly with films like Kajol's 'Maa' and Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par'.
Gave a tough competition to 'Maa' and 'Sitaare Zameen Par'
At the box office, 'Kannappa' faced off against Kajol's horror-drama film 'Maa', which was released on the same day. While 'Maa' managed to earn only 4.50 crore rupees on its first day, 'Kannappa' doubled that amount, leaving it behind. Meanwhile, Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par', which is in its second week of release, also earned 6.5 crore rupees on Friday, but this figure paled in comparison to the 'Kannappa' storm.
Why is 'Kannappa' in the news?
'Kannappa' is a mythological drama that portrays the story of Kannappa, a great devotee of Lord Shiva. This film, starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead role, includes many veteran stars of Indian cinema. Actors like Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Kajal Aggarwal, R. Sarathkumar, and Mohan Babu will be seen in the film.
The film is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, while Mohan Babu himself has handled the production. The film's budget is also a topic of discussion, as it has been made with a cost of around 200 crore rupees. 'Kannappa' has been released simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam languages to reach a wider audience.
First Day Figures
An opening of 9 crore rupees is considered a big deal for any mythological film, especially when it is being released in multiple languages and has a religious and historical background. Trade analysts believe that 'Kannappa's earnings may see a further surge over the weekend because the word-of-mouth is quite positive.
The theaters were houseful during the first day's shows of the film. 'Kannappa' is also being widely discussed on social media. Many fans have praised Vishnu Manchu's acting and the film's grand VFX. The way the film has depicted the grandeur of the epic and the spiritual emotions has greatly impressed the audience.
