Kannappa OTT release: 4 things to know about Prabhas and Vishnu Manchu’s Telugu action drama before watching it

Roktim Rajpal | Sep 04, 2025, 14:46 IST

( Image credit : Vishnu Manchu (L) and Prabhas in Kannappa. | Credit: T-Series )

Kannappa OTT release: Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu and Prabhas, is out on OTT. The Telugu action drama premiered on Prime Video on September 4. Here is all you need to know about the film before watching it.

Kannappa OTT release: Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu and Prabhas, hit the screens on June 27 and opened to a good response at the box office. It, however, failed to keep the momentum going and ended up being a flop. It has now made its way to OTT, nearly two months after its theatrical debut. Here is all you need to know about the action drama before watching it over the weekend.

Kannappa on OTT: When and where to watch Vishnu Manchu Prabhas’ film

Kannappa is available to stream on Prime Video in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. It premiered on the platform on September 4. One needs to subscribe to the service in order to watch the film. A Prime Video membership costs ₹1,499/year, ₹599/3 months or ₹299/month.

( Image credit : The official poster of Kannappa. | Credit: T-Series )

Kannappa plot and cast explored

Kannappa is a mythological action drama directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. It features on the journey of a devout devotee of Lord Shiva. The film features action scenes, romance, and hero elevation sequences. Kannappa stars Vishnu Manchu in the lead role and is the biggest release of his career.

( Image credit : Vishnu Manchu in Kannappa. | Credit: T-Series )

He is joined by Akshay Kumar, who plays Lord Shiva in the biggie. Prabhas has a special appearance/cameo in Kannappa. He plays Rudhra in the flick. The cast includes Mohanlal, Kajal Aggarwal, ‘Collection King’ Mohan Babu, and Preity Mukhundhan. Stephen Devassy serves as the music director.

Kannappa review

Kannappa received favourable reviews with critics lauding the presentation. Times of India gave it a rating of 3 stars out of 5 and praised the ‘emotional payoff’.

( Image credit : Akshay Kumar (L) and Kajal Aggarwal in Kannappa. | Credit: T-Series )

“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,” read a portion of the review.

The review also praised the performances.

Kannappa box office performance

Kannappa failed to work its magic at the box office despite the positive reviews. It grossed just Rs 46 crore worldwide. This figure did not do justice to its massive budget of Rs 200 crore.

Kannappa is currently available to stream on Prime Video in multiple languages.