Vishnu Manchu's 'Kannappa' outperforms Kajol's 'Maa' at morning shows
Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu along with big names like Prabhas and Mohanlal, is off to a flying start—earning ₹1.36 crore from Friday morning shows.
In comparison, Kajol's horror film Maa opened with ₹31 lakh.
The buzz around Kannappa's star cast seems to have pulled in bigger crowds from day one.
'Kannappa' vs 'Maa': Mythology vs horror
Kannappa, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, retells a classic Shaivite legend and is especially popular in South India and smaller cities thanks to its visuals and mythological theme.
Meanwhile, Maa—a mother-centric horror film produced by Ajay Devgn—is targeting urban multiplex audiences and could pick up steam in evening shows.
This box office face-off really highlights how moviegoers are split between epic mythology and chilling horror right now.