Kannappa Box Office Collection Day 1,
Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu, is one of the most ambitious mythological epics in recent Telugu cinema. Released on June 27, 2025, the film is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and features Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, and Kajal Aggarwal in powerful cameo roles.
On its first day, the film made a thunderous debut at the box office, grossing over ₹9 crore in India, marking a career-best opening for Vishnu Manchu and setting new benchmarks for regional cinema crossing into the pan-India space.
📊 Kannappa Box Office Collection Day 1 Highlights
According to early trade estimates, Kannappa collected approximately ₹9 crore gross on Day 1 in India across all versions—Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
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India Net Collection: ₹5.37 crore
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India Gross: ₹9 crore
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Worldwide Gross: ₹17.5 crore
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Occupancy Rate: Telugu – 55.9%, Tamil – 16.4%, Hindi – 14.6%
📌 Source: India Today Report
🔍 Regional Occupancy Report
| Region | Language | Occupancy % | Shows Screened |
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| Hyderabad | Telugu | 62.1% | 950 |
| Chennai | Tamil | 19.4% | 720 |
| Bengaluru | Kannada | 22.0% | 640 |
| Mumbai/Delhi | Hindi | 14.6% | 880 |
The Telugu version contributed over 65% of the total box office, fueled by Vishnu Manchu’s home-ground pull and strong word-of-mouth.
🎭 Star Cast Impact
What propelled the film’s strong opening?
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Prabhas’s cameo boosted youth interest.
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Akshay Kumar’s appearance created buzz in northern circuits.
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Mohanlal’s mythological portrayal appealed to Malayalam-speaking fans.
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Vishnu Manchu’s transformation as a powerful devotee of Lord Shiva impressed audiences.
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💬 Critics’ Response & Public Reaction
Critics gave mixed to positive reviews, praising the visual effects, background score, and devotional storytelling, though some noted its lengthy runtime.
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💰 Budget vs Collection
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Estimated Budget: ₹180 crore (Production + P&A)
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Day 1 Recovery: ₹9 crore gross
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Satellite & OTT Rights: ₹65 crore (estimated)
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Break-even Target: ₹200 crore worldwide
Thanks to multi-language release, early OTT deals, and Cannes teaser reception, the film already recovered over 35% of its budget by Day 1.
🗓️ Comparison With Other 2025 Openers
| Movie Title | Day 1 Collection | Language | Lead Actor |
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| Pushpa 2 | ₹47 crore | Telugu + Hindi | Allu Arjun |
| Kannappa | ₹9 crore | Pan-India | Vishnu Manchu |
| Maa | ₹4.5 crore | Hindi | Kajol |
| Kuberaa | ₹16 crore | Tamil-Telugu | R. Madhavan |
While Kannappa may not match the gigantic openers like Pushpa 2, it ranks high for a Vishnu Manchu film and as a mythological genre debut.
🌐 Worldwide Box Office Trends
Early international reports suggest the film collected:
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USA + Canada: ₹1.25 crore
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UAE + GCC: ₹2 crore
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Australia & NZ: ₹48 lakh
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UK + Europe: ₹1.15 crore
With a total Day 1 worldwide gross of ₹17.5 crore, Kannappa is off to a respectable global launch.
🧾 Critics Predict Weekend Boost
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Saturday expected to grow 35% if family footfall increases.
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Sunday could cross ₹15 crore cumulative if multiplexes and Tier 2 cities perform well.
Weekend Prediction:
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India Net (3 days): ₹25–30 crore
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Worldwide Gross: ₹40+ crore possible by Monday
📽️ Production & Promotional Edge
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Produced by: Mohan Babu
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Teaser Launch: Cannes 2024
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Shot in: New Zealand, Ladakh, Varanasi
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VFX Partners: Prime Focus + Makuta
The production invested heavily in practical sets and visual grandeur, making it a rare devotional action-drama that appeals to modern viewers.
🔮 Final Verdict – Day 1 Success Meter
✅ Career-high opener for Vishnu Manchu
✅ Strong Telugu belt reception
✅ Pan-India interest holds potential
✅ Word-of-mouth and family audience key for growth
Despite stiff competition from Maa and F1: The Movie, Kannappa has emerged as a dark horse and may just turn into a sleeper box office hit.
📎 External Source for Verification
For more accurate financials and updates, refer to this live update by India Today (external link).
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✅ Conclusion
Kannappa’s Day 1 box office performance stands as a promising launch for both the film and actor Vishnu Manchu. With grand visuals, mythological substance, and pan-India support, the film might rewrite box office trends for spiritual epics in India.
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