Kannappa Leads Box Office with ₹1.36 Crore Morning Shows
The film's grand scale and star power have contributed to its early success, with its box office collection expected to perform well. The success of "Kannappa" will be a significant boost to the Indian film industry, which has seen a surge in mythological films in recent years.
Vishnu Manchu's mythological action film "Kannappa" has taken an early lead at the Indian box office, earning ₹1.36 crore in morning shows, with its grand scale and star power contributing to its success. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, and Prabhas, who have reportedly agreed to be paid only after the film's release.
The success of "Kannappa" can be attributed to its grand scale and the star power of its cast, which also includes Kajal Agarwal, who took a fee of 2 crores for her role. Akshay Kumar, on the other hand, took a fee of 6 crores. The film's box office collection is expected to perform well, with an overall 14.37% Tamil Occupancy, 51.23% Telugu Occupancy, 11.08% Hindi Occupancy, 12.75% Kannada Occupancy, and 5.87% Malayalam Occupancy on its first day.
In contrast, Kajol's mythological horror film "Maa" opened with ₹31 lakh, targeting horror fans and hoping for evening show growth. The box office data for both films is compiled from various sources and can be approximate. "Kannappa" has earned around 7.69 Cr India net on its first day for all languages, with its box office collection expected to be updated every hour.
As the day progresses, it will be interesting to see how the box office collections of "Kannappa" and "Maa" evolve, with "Kannappa" currently leading the pack. The film's success will depend on its ability to sustain its momentum and attract a wider audience in the coming days.