Kannappa's Hindi satellite rights sold for ₹20 crore
Kannappa, a Telugu mythological drama produced by Mohan Babu, stars Vishnu Manchu as Thinnadu—a warrior devoted to Lord Shiva (played by Akshay Kumar).
The film also features cameo appearances from Prabhas and Mohanlal, adding to its star power.
The film collected ₹25.9cr in India so far
The movie collected about ₹30cr worldwide in its first weekend, with over 60% of earnings coming from Telugu-speaking states.
Day one brought in ₹9.35cr, followed by ₹7.15cr and ₹7.25cr on days two and three.
Collections dipped to ₹2.5cr on day four, making the India total about ₹25.9cr so far.
Akshay Kumar as Shiva? Yes, please!
Kannappa's Hindi satellite rights sold for a solid ₹20cr—showing strong demand even outside theaters.
However, piracy has been an issue; Vishnu Manchu called out illegal sharing after more than 30,000 links were taken down, urging fans to support the film legally.
If you like epic stories, watch 'Kannappa'
If you like epic stories with big names and some mythological flair, Kannappa could be your pick this week—especially if you're curious about seeing Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva or just want something new at the movies!