'Kannappa' Advance Bookings Unleashed: Global Box Office Eyes Potential ₹100-Crore Opening for Vishnu Manchu's Devotional Epic
The global box office is poised for a divine storm as advance bookings for 'Kannappa,' the year’s most anticipated devotional epic, officially open this week. Produced by and starring Vishnu Manchu, this ambitious cinematic spectacle will begin ticket sales on Monday, June 23rd, in North America, followed by Wednesday, June 25th, across India. This widespread release precedes its grand worldwide premiere on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Touted as one of the most ambitious Telugu releases to date, this Shiva-centric magnum opus is set for a massive global rollout across over 5,400 screens. This marks one of the widest theatrical launches ever for a devotional film originating from South India, emphasizing its expansive reach and universal appeal.
The film's theatrical footprint is impressive:
- India: Over 4,300 screens have been secured, with every premium-format auditorium (including IMAX, Screen X, and 4DX) booked for the opening week, promising an immersive viewing experience for domestic audiences.
- International: 'Kannappa' will grace over 1,100 international locations, including more than 200 U.S. premiere sites. This sets a new record for a Telugu devotional film's overseas release, reflecting its global draw.
Buoyed by robust distributor advances and significant corporate bookings, 'Kannappa' is already tracking towards a potential ₹100-crore global opening day. Achieving this milestone would place it among a select few Telugu blockbusters, underscoring the immense confidence from both the industry and distributors.
"Our vision is to make Bhakta Kannappa’s timeless devotion accessible to every household," stated Vishnu Manchu, who serves as both producer and lead actor. "If audiences embrace the film with the same love we felt while making it, the numbers will take care of themselves."
'Kannappa' boasts a galaxy of pan-Indian stars, including Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva, along with Mohanlal, Prabhas, Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, and Brahmanandam. The film promises a spiritually rich narrative complemented by cutting-edge visual effects, brought to life by the Oscar-winning Wētā Workshop. A powerful and evocative musical score by Stephen Devassy further enhances the cinematic experience.
Fans eager to secure their seats can book tickets through major platforms such as BookMyShow, PayTM Movies, Fandango, Atom Tickets, and other leading online portals.
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