'Kannappa' Box Office Collection Day 2: Vishnu Manchu's Mythological Film Nears Rs 20 Crore Mark

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Vishnu Manchu's dream project 'Kannappa' hit the big screens on Friday and received a good response at the box office on its second day. According to trade analyst Sacnilk, the film collected an estimated Rs 9.35 crore on Friday, which dropped to Rs 7 crore on Day 2, Saturday, bringing the total domestic earnings to around Rs 16.35 crore.

'Kannappa' maintained a steady audience across regions and features brief appearances by Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, and Mohanlal. The film is performing well in Telugu-speaking areas, with a reported 44.42% occupancy on Saturday. In Tamil Nadu, the overall occupancy was 19.84%, with spikes during the afternoon and night shows. The Hindi version had a 17.37% occupancy, showing potential for growth over the weekend. However, the film had a more modest response in Malayalam, with 5.81% occupancy.

Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, 'Kannappa' is a mythological tale about the devotion of a tribal hunter named Kannappa to Lord Shiva. Vishnu Manchu plays the lead role, supported by a star-studded cast. The film has received praise for its emotional depth and performances, especially by Vishnu Manchu and Prabhas.

'Kannappa' was shot in New Zealand, with music by Stephen Devassy and cinematography by Sheldon Chau. The film was released in multiple languages and has a runtime of approximately 3 hours and 3 minutes.

On the day of the release, Vishnu Manchu expressed his gratitude on social media, saying, \"This moment… I've waited for it my entire life. Hearing the overwhelming love pouring in from overseas premieres and early morning shows in India fills my heart with gratitude. #Kannappa is no longer just my film—it’s yours now. #HarHarMahadev\"

According to the source: Times of India.