Vishnu Manchu's devotional drama 'Kannappa' is set for a theatrical re-release. The makers have officially announced that the film will return to cinemas on June 27. Alongside this news, a brand-new poster was unveiled, featuring Vishnu Manchu in a deeply emotional moment as he embraces a Shiva Lingam. The update was shared on social media with the caption, "#Kannappa June 27 న రీ రిలీజ్ !."
Plot and Critical Reception
Inspired by sacred lore, 'Kannappa' follows the journey of Thinnadu, portrayed by Vishnu Manchu. Preity Mukhundhan appears as Nemali in this devotional drama. Reviewing the film, ETimes noted, "Kannappa scores high on visual and musical impact. Sheldon Chau's cinematography captures the beauty of forested landscapes and celestial moments with finesse, giving the film a rich visual texture. Some of the VFX elements fall short of the film's ambition, but the overall sincerity of the production shines through. Stephen Devassy's background score is another strong point, heightening the emotional beats, especially during the intense and moving final act."
The review further stated, "Watch it if you enjoy sacred stories with strong visual storytelling and emotional payoff. Kannappa ends on a powerful note that resonates with devotees and admirers of culturally rooted cinema." The cast includes Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Mohan Babu, Sarath Kumar, Brahmanandam, and others.
Box Office Performance
Despite critical praise, the film did not perform well at the box office, with mixed audience reviews. According to Sacnilk, 'Kannappa' earned only Rs 9 crore net on its opening day domestically. The total India gross on day one was Rs 10.77 crore, and collections subsequently dropped due to low occupancy levels.
