Vishnu Manchu’s mythological action drama ‘Kannappa’ may have had a modest run at the box office, but it seems to be gearing up for a promising second innings on OTT.As per 123 Telugu website, the film is likely to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on July 25, 2025 — though an official confirmation is still pending.Interestingly, this move reflects a calculated strategy by Vishnu Manchu. During the promotional run-up to the film’s theatrical release, the actor-producer shared that he had deliberately chosen not to sell the streaming rights in advance. Instead, he decided to wait and assess the film’s post-release value before entering negotiations with digital platforms.
Joining the quick-to-stream trend
If the reported date holds true, Kannappa will be the latest in a growing trend of Telugu films hitting streaming platforms within a month of theatrical release. With the film not getting much traction from the audiences and also due to negative responses, the theatres occupancy rates for the epic film was mediocre. With the arrival of ‘Kannappa’ on OTT, it can be expected that more people will get to watch the Vishnu Manchu starrer.
A star-studded ensemble in a mythic tale – Did it pay off?
The movie is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. The Vishnu Manchu starrer promised a visually ambitious retelling rooted in Indian mythology. The film features a stellar lineup including Prabhas, Mohanlal, Kajal Aggarwal, Mohan Babu, and Akshay Kumar. The film received poor reviews from the audiences. ETimes gave the film a rating of 3 stars out of 5 and an excerpt from our review reads, “Sheldon Chau’s cinematography captures the beauty of forested landscapes and celestial moments with finesse, giving the film a rich visual texture. Watch it if you enjoy sacred stories with strong visual storytelling and emotional payoff. Kannappa ends on a powerful note that resonates with devotees and admirers of culturally rooted cinema.”
