Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, Kannappa is one of the Biggest and Most Anticipated Telugu Films of the Year. The mythological film boasts a star-studded cast and features cameos from some of the biggest stars in the country.
First Look of Prabhas as Rudra
Fans have just received their first look at Prabhas's character, Rudra, from the film. In the Vedas, Rudra is an avatar of Shiva.
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Star-Studded Cameos
Along with Prabhas, the film will feature a cameo from Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva, Kajal Aggarwal as Goddess Parvati, and Mohanlal as Kirāta. There are rumours that Rajinikanth, Vijay, and Ajith will also make cameo appearances, but no official confirmation has been made.
Kannappa's Plot and Cast
From what we know of the plot, the film follows Kannappa, played by Vishnu Manchu, a tribal hunter who becomes a devotee of Shiva. The ensemble cast includes Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Madhoo, Mukesh Rishi, Yogi Babu, Devaraj, and Siva Balaji.
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The Crew
The film has been made on a budget of ₹150 crore ($17.2 million), with a script written by Vishnu Manchu, cinematography by Sheldon Chau, and music composed by Stephen Devassy. Filming began on Sep 25, 2023, in New Zealand and concluded in May 2024 in Hyderabad.
Kannappa will be released in all major Indian languages and will hit the big screen worldwide on April 25, 2025.
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