Vishnu Manchu’s much-talked-about film Kannappa finally hit theatres on June 27. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Mohan Babu, the film is based on the mythological tale of a tribal devotee whose loyalty to Lord Shiva turns into an unforgettable act of sacrifice. While the scale is grand and the cast star-studded, early audience reactions have been mixed.
Viewers on social media are divided. Many found the first half of the film slow and unfocused. But a good number of them also pointed out that the second half makes up for it, especially with its emotional depth and action-packed climax. The entry of Prabhas midway through the film also seems to have caught fans’ attention.
Kannappa Audience Review: Second Half And Prabhas’ Entry Impresses
Audiences have praised Vishnu Manchu’s committed performance. Many feel that he gave it his all to turn Kannappa into a visually powerful and emotionally rich film. Prabhas’ extended cameo (reportedly over 17 minutes) also left fans excited, with many saying the film truly picks up once his character appears.
Several viewers said that the final act of the film was its strongest point. The last 20 minutes, especially a song sequence tied to the mythological theme, were mentioned as emotionally moving. Performances by Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, Mohanlal, and Mohan Babu also got mentions for their screen presence, even in brief scenes.
However, not everyone walked away impressed. Some viewers criticised the romantic track and the action scenes, saying they lacked energy and purpose. A few also felt that Prabhas’ cameo, despite the hype, didn’t live up to expectations due to flat dialogue delivery and weak writing.
Others, though, called the film a solid watch for its mythological heart. The background score and cinematography stood out to many, especially during the high-voltage climax moments. While opinions vary, most agree that the second half holds the film together.
Check out the reactions below!
Just watched @iVishnuManchu Kannappa in the USA. Slower first half and a more engaging second half. Vishnu’s performance is stellar and top notch; more than 17 min of Prabhas’s screen time. Ending is intense. Vishnu Tried very hard to create an epic and the movie is worth… pic.twitter.com/l2NK1VEEMC
— Ravi Prabhu (@raviprabhu) June 26, 2025
#KannappaReview #KannappaMovie is a cinematic triumph The gripping story and masterful screenplay captivate from start to finish. Every actor delivers a stellar performance, but @iVishnuManchu
dominated everyone with his phenomenal portrayal. A must-watch masterpiece! ⭐️ 4/5 pic.twitter.com/tI0ui2aFtO— Krishna🚩 (@KrishnaRTFAN) June 26, 2025
#KannappaReview – ” MUST WATCH “
Rating: 3/5 🌟 🌟🌟
Positives –
–#Vishnu as ” Thinnadu ” Acting ” in 2nd half🥶
– #Akshay & #Kajal opening scene ❤️
–#Mohanlal & #MohanBabu scene too Good 👍
– #Prabhas Entry & Screen presence❤️🔥🙏
– BGM 🤌Negatives-
-Love angel 😭
– Action 🤡 pic.twitter.com/COAwaIdEmR— ❤️🔥 (@ramu4866) June 27, 2025
#KannappaReview https://t.co/YrP1ROYLDE pic.twitter.com/tAN5jMXN0M
— Mr JAGA (@JagadeeshJ46845) June 27, 2025
#Kannappa is a good to decent film based on the 2nd half and very good last 1 hour . I literally got chills in the last 20 mins especially the whole song sequence. Actors performed brilliantly. I recommend you to watch it for the mythological aspect. If i am not wrong, Families…
— Shiva Kumar Grandhi (@sivakumargrandh) June 26, 2025
#Kannappa Review 3.5/5 🌟🌟🌟
Positives :
– Rudra Scenes 👌🔥
– BGM 🥁💥
– Climax Vishnu Anna Performance 🥹🤌❤️
– Brahmi,Saptagiri Hilarious 😂🤩
– Akshay Sir As Shiva 🔱🙏❤️Cons :
– Poor VFX 👎
– Lag Duration 🫠
– Locations 👎#Prabhas @iVishnuManchu @Akshay pic.twitter.com/p1PD45muYm— Jaya Sankar🚩🦖⚔️💥 (@Prabhas_Jai2718) June 26, 2025
Mahashivratri Episode starring Prabhas worked very big time🛐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Adhi Biggest plus point ani mention chestunaru andharu🥵🔥🔥
And vishnu last 20 mins ichi padesadu anta🔥🔥#KannappaReview #KannappaFDFS pic.twitter.com/edKEVeda9R pic.twitter.com/uaZNqLeNku
— D U N E (@dune1411) June 27, 2025
#KannappaReview – I HAVE TO SAY HONESTLY. WATCH THE FILM✅
First half is slow and builds up the plot, and 2nd half is pure devotion and is structured amazingly. #Prabhas Anna and @iVishnuManchu Anna did very well.
The last 25 Mins of the film was pure goosebumps for me. Theater… pic.twitter.com/areAkAwEZ0
— Balayya USA Fans (@BalayyaUsa) June 27, 2025
About This Vishnu Manchu Starrer
Kannappa is based on the legendary story of a tribal hunter who is willing to sacrifice his own eyes for Lord Shiva. The film mixes devotion with drama, aiming to appeal to fans of mythological sagas and emotional storytelling.
Alongside Vishnu Manchu, the film features a lineup of big names including Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, and Preity Mukhundhan. Cameos from Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, and Mohanlal add star power.
