Vishnu Manchu’s mythological action film ‘Kannappa’ has taken an early lead at the Indian box office, earning ₹1.36 crore in morning shows. Kajol’s mythological horror film ‘Maa’ opened with ₹31 lakh. ‘Kannappa’ is attracting audiences with its grand scale and star power, including Prabhas and Mohanlal. ‘Maa,’ targeting horror fans, hopes for evening show growth.