Vishnu Manchu starrer mythological drama ‘Kannappa’ continues its theatrical run with modest numbers as it enters the midweek phase. Released on June 27, the film features a star-studded cast that includes cameo appearances by some of Indian cinema’s biggest names, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal and Kajal Aggarwal. However, after a promising opening weekend, the film has seen a gradual dip in collections.According to trade tracking portal Sacnilk, ‘Kannappa’ earned an estimated Rs 1.15 crore on Day 6, Wednesday, the lowest single-day collection so far for the film. With this, the total collection now stands at approximately Rs 27.5 crore.The film had a powerful start at the box office, raking in Rs 9.35 crore on its opening Friday, followed by Rs 7.15 crore on Saturday and Rs 6.9 crore on Sunday. However, as is often the case with most theatrical releases, weekday earnings saw a dip, Rs 2.3 crore on Monday and Rs 1.8 crore on Tuesday.Theatre occupancyIn terms of occupancy, the Telugu version, unsurprisingly the most dominant contributor to the film’s revenue, recorded an overall occupancy of 12.54% on Wednesday, July 2. The breakdown shows morning shows at 11.44%, afternoon at 12.37%, evening at 13.68%, and night shows closing at 12.68%.The Hindi version, however, reflected a more subdued response. The film saw an overall occupancy of 6.84% in Hindi belts. Morning shows were the lowest at 3.78%, with a gradual increase through the day, 6.86% in the afternoon, 6.71% in the evening, and peaking at 10.01% during the night shows. While not a major contributor, the Hindi version has managed to hold its ground in select pockets.About the filmDirected by Mukesh Kumar Singh, ‘Kannappa’ is a mythological epic that tells the story of Thinnadu, a fearless warrior who, from being an atheist, ultimately becomes a faithful devotee of Lord Shiva. It also features Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Madhoo, Preity Mukhundhan, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmaji, Brahmanandam, and others.Etimes review for the film reads, “Kannappa scores high on visual and musical impact. Sheldon Chau’s cinematography captures the beauty of forested landscapes and celestial moments with finesse, giving the film a rich visual texture. Some of the VFX elements fall short of the film’s ambition, but the overall sincerity of the production shines through.”The pan-India film has been released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.Despite the star power and grand scale, ‘Kannappa’ faced significant challenges from piracy soon after its release. Within days, over 30,000 illegal online links distributing pirated versions of the film were identified and taken down by the team. Vishnu Manchu publicly condemned piracy, urging fans not to watch or share pirated content and to support cinema through legal means. He wrote, “Piracy is theft — plain and simple. We don’t teach our children to steal. Watching pirated content is no different. Please don’t encourage it. Support cinema the right way.”