By Krishna Dua 
Kannappa Day 2 Box Office Collection: Vishnu Manchu’s Film Crosses ₹15 Crore Despite Minor Dip | Full Report (2025)
The mythological drama “Kannappa”, starring Vishnu Manchu, continues its steady run at the box office. After a strong Day 1 opening, the film has now crossed the ₹15 crore milestone within just two days of release, making it the biggest 2-day collection for any Vishnu Manchu film to date.
Day 2 Collection Overview: Slight Dip but Still Solid
Released on June 27, 2025, Kannappa opened with a Day 1 gross of around ₹9 crore across all languages. On Day 2 (June 28, 2025), the movie collected an estimated ₹6.5 to ₹7 crore, pushing the total domestic collection over ₹15 crore. This slight dip in collections is quite normal for a Friday release, especially with weekday working schedules impacting footfall.
According to trade analysts, Telugu states contributed the highest, with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana alone accounting for nearly 70% of the Day 2 revenue. The movie also saw decent holds in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and select North Indian circuits.
Occupancy and Audience Response: Evening Shows Strong Again
On Day 2, Kannappa’s occupancy in multiplexes remained steady, especially in evening and night shows, where it touched 65-70% in several major cities. Family audiences and devotees of Lord Shiva continue to show interest, with weekend bookings expected to show a jump.
Single screens in B and C centers showed a moderate turnout during matinee and first shows but picked up in later shows. The multilingual appeal and star-studded cameos from actors like Prabhas, Mohanlal, and Akshay Kumar are helping pull diverse audiences.
Factors Behind the Strong Performance
Several factors are working in Kannappa’s favor at the box office:
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Star Cast: Vishnu Manchu’s career-best opening, supported by big names like Prabhas (as Rudra) and Akshay Kumar (as Lord Shiva) in special appearances.
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Genre: The mythological theme with emotional storytelling connects deeply with the audience, especially in South India.
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Devotional Sentiment: The film’s narrative revolving around Lord Shiva’s devotee Kannappa resonates with family audiences and religious viewers.
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Cinematography and VFX: Despite mixed reviews, the visual grandeur and large-scale production remain a major draw for first-time viewers.
Critical Reviews: Mixed But Audience Word-of-Mouth Positive
While critics have given Kannappa mixed reviews, praising the second half and performances, they pointed out issues like pacing, VFX quality, and screenplay weaknesses in the first half.
However, word-of-mouth from family audiences, spiritual groups, and fans of devotional cinema remains positive, which may help the film pick up more momentum over the weekend.
Overseas Box Office Update: Decent Start
Internationally, Kannappa has had a moderate opening in markets like the USA, UAE, and Australia. Early overseas collections for Day 2 are estimated around ₹1.2 crore gross, bringing the worldwide 2-day total close to ₹17 crore.
Weekend Forecast: Eyes on ₹30 Crore Mark
Looking ahead, trade experts are predicting that Kannappa could finish its opening weekend with a domestic total between ₹28–₹32 crore, depending on Saturday and Sunday footfall.
If the positive family audience response continues, the film could become a sleeper hit, gradually growing its collections through strong weekday holds and limited competition from new releases.
IMDB Rating Update
As of now, Kannappa holds a rating of 8.1/10 on IMDB, based on early audience feedback. Social media buzz continues with hashtags like:
#KannappaDay2, #VishnuManchu, #LordShivaOnScreen, #KannappaBoxOffice
Final Verdict: Vishnu Manchu’s Career-Best Opening Weekend in Sight
Despite minor drops on Day 2, Kannappa’s overall performance remains impressive for a devotional mythological film in 2025. With family audiences, spiritual followers, and fans of star cameos turning up, the film is expected to see further growth over the weekend.
Vishnu Manchu has undoubtedly delivered his personal best box office performer, and the coming days will decide if Kannappa can enter the ₹50 crore club in its first week.
Stay tuned for more daily box office updates!
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