Kannappa scores Vishnu Manchu's biggest box office opening, but still trails far behind Kuberaa's first weekend
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Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa made a splash with a ₹9.35 crore opening and earned ₹22.53 crore in three days, marking his best start yet. However, it pales in comparison to Kuberaa's ₹40.6 crore haul in first 3 days and ₹80.2 crore success so far. As mythological films dominate screens, Kannappa struggles to replicate the surprise success of HanuMan, raising questions about its staying power.
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Synopsis Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa made a splash with a ₹9.35 crore opening and earned ₹22.53 crore in three days, marking his best start yet. However, it pales in comparison to Kuberaa's ₹40.6 crore haul in first 3 days and ₹80.2 crore success so far. As mythological films dominate screens, Kannappa struggles to replicate the surprise success of HanuMan, raising questions about its staying power.
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