Kannappa Box Office Day 2 Collection– Mythological Epic Sees Dip, Eyes Weekend Recovery

KhabriDose.com Entertainment Desk: Kannappa Box Office Day 2 Collection– Mythological Epic Sees Dip, Eyes Weekend Recovery

Mumbai, Maharashtra – June 28, 2025 – Vishnu Manchu’s ambitious mythological drama, “Kannappa,” which opened to much fanfare and an impressive ensemble cast, witnessed a significant dip in its box office collections on its second day, Saturday. After a robust opening, early estimates suggest the film struggled to maintain momentum, bringing its total India net collection over two days to approximately ₹15.29 crore.

Released on Friday, June 27th, “Kannappa” had a strong start, raking in an estimated ₹9.35 crore (net) on its opening day across all languages in India. This marked a personal best for actor-producer Vishnu Manchu. The film, boasting cameos from superstars like Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Mohanlal, alongside Kajal Aggarwal and Mohan Babu, was banking on its grand scale and devotional theme to draw audiences.

However, despite being a Saturday – typically a high-earning day for films – “Kannappa” saw its collections drop to an estimated ₹5.94 crore (net) on day two. This dip raises questions about its long-term theatrical run, especially given its reported massive budget of around ₹200 crore.

While the film received mixed reviews from critics, audiences in the Telugu-speaking states have shown more enthusiasm, contributing the lion’s share of the collections. Telugu occupancy rates remained notably higher on Saturday compared to other languages, indicating that the film’s primary draw lies within its home market. The Hindi version, despite the presence of Akshay Kumar, has seen a relatively subdued performance so far.

Vishnu Manchu, at a recent event in Hyderabad, expressed gratitude to the audience for their reception, stating, “Kannappa has become a success and will continue to be a success. It’s bringing in good collections; this is all possible only due to Lord Shiva.”

The film, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, narrates the tale of Kannappa, an atheist hunter who transforms into a devout follower of Lord Shiva. Its makers are reportedly keen on an extended theatrical run, with Vishnu Manchu indicating that the OTT rights have not yet been sold, hinting at a longer gap before its digital premiere, potentially beyond the usual 8-week window.

With Sunday still to come, the film’s performance over the full opening weekend will be crucial in determining its box office trajectory. Industry analysts will be closely watching whether “Kannappa” can pick up pace and recover from this second-day slowdown.

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