Vishnu Manchu's much-anticipated film Kannappa released today amid much buzz. After being postponed earlier, he film finally hit the screens two months after its initial planned release. Nevertheless, there was a lot of anticipation ahead of its release, and now that it has hit the screens, it has received mixed to negative reviews from both film critics and audiences. The film has sparked discussion on social media platforms. Meanwhile, the reactions remain divided.

Many users described the first half of the film as average, due to pacing issues and a slow narrative. However, the film is believed to pick stea, in the second half, especially due to the background music and the emotionally charged final 20 minutes. Fans are also appreciating Prbahs' powerful cameo. 

Kannappa X reviews

One disappointed viewer noted, "#Kannappa - Worst One Ever ?? Still it's a Wonder How They Pulled all This Superstars For a Shittier a Film. Poor VFX, Dialogues, Making Etc Etc TOTALLY Avoidable - 1/5⭐"(sic)