The mythological ‘Kannappa’ is a star studded drama from the studio that had a decent box office run. The film, after releasing on June 27, is now finally gearing up for its OTT premiere. Let’s find out where to watch the film.
‘Kannappa’ Ott details
‘Kannappa’ will be streaming on the digital streaming giant’s Prime Video from September 4th, which is this Thursday. Taking to X, Vishnu Manchu wrote, “Witness the epic, the spirit of sacrifice and divinity #Kannappa is releasing digitally on September 4th, 2025 exclusively on Prime Video. Har Har Mahadev Har Ghar Mahadev”. Sharing the news, he also shared a teaser of the film.
About the movie
‘Kannappa’ tells the mythological tale of Thinnad, played by Vishnu Manchu, a rebellious tribal youth who initially rejects the rituals and traditions of his clan. His life changes dramatically when he falls in love with the village chief’s daughter, essayed by Preity Mukundhan, and experiences a profound spiritual awakening. After growing up in an atheist tribal youth, he becomes an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva.
Star cast
The film also grabbed eyeballs for its rising stars and special appearances. The film featured Akshay Kumar, Prabhas, Kajal Aggarwal and Mohanlal. The supporting cast includes veteran performers like Mohan Babu, Madhoo, Sarath Kumar and Brahmanandam. It was earlier clarified that the makers would not follow the standard four-week theatrical run model. Instead, the film was given a 10-week exclusive theatrical run before hitting digital platforms, allowing it to enjoy a remarkable box office run. ‘Kannappa’ grossed around Rs 41.75 crore worldwide during its theatrical run, according to trade analyst Saknilk. The film was praised by the audience for its emotional depth in the second half and the strong performances by the star cast.
