Vishnu Manchu's mythological film 'Kannappa' has enjoyed a successful opening weekend, grossing approximately Rs 23.75 crore in India. The Telugu version led in occupancy, while Tamil and Hindi versions also performed moderately well. The film, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, features star-studded cameos and has received mixed but generally positive reviews, marking a career-best opening for Vishnu Manchu.
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