Mohan Babu's film Kannappa, a Pan-India release, came with high expectations and an ambitious budget. However, it failed to meet the projected box office revenue despite a strong start. Initially, the film garnered decent collections but saw a significant drop in earnings after the first few days. The total collections reached Rs. 32.5 crore, but this figure was not enough to cover the massive production budget.

Produced by Vishnu Manchu, Kannappa featured prominent actors like Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, and Kajal Aggarwal in key roles. With such a star-studded cast, the movie initially attracted significant attention. However, due to criticism over the storyline, visual effects, and narrative structure, audience interest began to wane, leading to a decline in ticket sales.

Ultimately, Kannappa ended up being a significant financial loss for Mohan Babu. Despite its grand release and star power, the movie couldn't achieve the box office success it was expected to, which has sparked much discussion in the Telugu film industry. The film’s inability to perform well has raised questions about its production decisions, and the heavy losses are a topic of concern within the industry.