Vishnu Manchu's magnum opus Kannappa was finally released in theatres on June 27 and since then has been receiving positive reviews globally upon its release. With star-studded cameos and cinematography at a grand scale, even before its release had created quite a buzz. Reportedly, the film has garnered decent numbers at the box office.<h2>Kannappa box office report day one</h2>According to Sacnilk report, the mythological epic drama earned around Rs 9 crore net in India on its first day. The highest occupancy has been recorded in Trichy (34%) followed by Chennai (20.25%), Coimbatore (17.75%), Pondicherry (17.33%), and Salem (14.75%). Early estimates of day 2 collection of Kannappa is Rs 0.44 crore.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kannappa-hard-drive-theft-manchu-manoj-breaks-silence-after-brother-vishnu-suspects-his-involvement-1748773439377">Kannappa hard drive theft: Manchu Manoj breaks silence after brother Vishnu suspects his involvement</a>&nbsp;On day one, the Tamil version collected Rs 0.1 crore, the Telugu version- Rs 8 crore, the Hindi version Rs 0.6 crore, Kannada- Rs 0.1 crore, and in Malayalam Rs 0.15 crore.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kannappa-the-first-action-packed-trailer-for-the-upcoming-telugu-multi-starrer-is-here-watch-1749907273402">Kannappa: The first action-packed trailer for the upcoming Telugu multi-starrer is here | Watch</a><h2>All about Kannappa: controversies, star-studded cast, and more</h2>Before the film's release, the makers faced heat after some members of the Brahmin community objected to two comic characters in the film - Pilaka and Gilaka - played by Brahmanandam and Saptagiri respectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kannappa-controversy-writer-of-vishnu-manchu-starrer-addresses-issue-over-mockery-of-brahmin-community-1750382938170">Kannappa controversy: Writer of Vishnu Manchu starrer addresses issue over mockery of Brahmin community</a>&nbsp;Reportedly, these two characters have insulted the Brahmin community. In regard to this, the writer of the film Akella Siva Prasad, had to address the issue to netizens. Later, the dialogue writer of the film Akella Siva Prasad cleared the stance on the matter.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kannappa-hard-drive-containing-crucial-scenes-from-the-movie-reportedly-goes-missing-1748323426913">Kannappa: Hard drive containing crucial scenes from the movie reportedly goes missing</a>&nbsp;Based on a true story, the upcoming movie will follow the journey of Kannappa, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. The magnum opus Kannappa is helmed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and boasts an ensemble cast that includes Prabhas, Preity Mukhundhan, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, and Mohan Babu among others. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, Kannappa has a reported budget of ₹150 crore ($17.2 million).&nbsp;

Kannappa featuring Vishnu Manchu in the lead released in cinemas on June 27. The mythological epic has opened to good numbers on day one. 

Vishnu Manchu's magnum opus Kannappa was finally released in theatres on June 27 and since then has been receiving positive reviews globally upon its release. With star-studded cameos and cinematography at a grand scale, even before its release had created quite a buzz. Reportedly, the film has garnered decent numbers at the box office. Kannappa box office report day one According to Sacnilk report, the mythological epic drama earned around Rs 9 crore net in India on its first day. The highest occupancy has been recorded in Trichy (34%) followed by Chennai (20.25%), Coimbatore (17.75%), Pondicherry (17.33%), and Salem (14.75%). Early estimates of day 2 collection of Kannappa is Rs 0.44 crore. Also Read: Kannappa hard drive theft: Manchu Manoj breaks silence after brother Vishnu suspects his involvement On day one, the Tamil version collected Rs 0.1 crore, the Telugu version- Rs 8 crore, the Hindi version Rs 0.6 crore, Kannada- Rs 0.1 crore, and in Malayalam Rs 0.15 crore. Also Read: Kannappa: The first action-packed trailer for the upcoming Telugu multi-starrer is here | Watch All about Kannappa: controversies, star-studded cast, and more Before the film's release, the makers faced heat after some members of the Brahmin community objected to two comic characters in the film - Pilaka and Gilaka - played by Brahmanandam and Saptagiri respectively. Also Read: Kannappa controversy: Writer of Vishnu Manchu starrer addresses issue over mockery of Brahmin community Reportedly, these two characters have insulted the Brahmin community. In regard to this, the writer of the film Akella Siva Prasad, had to address the issue to netizens. Later, the dialogue writer of the film Akella Siva Prasad cleared the stance on the matter. Also Read: Kannappa: Hard drive containing crucial scenes from the movie reportedly goes missing Based on a true story, the upcoming movie will follow the journey of Kannappa, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. The magnum opus Kannappa is helmed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and boasts an ensemble cast that includes Prabhas, Preity Mukhundhan, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, and Mohan Babu among others. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, Kannappa has a reported budget of ₹150 crore ($17.2 million).

Kannappa featuring Vishnu Manchu in the lead released in cinemas on June 27. The mythological epic has opened to good numbers on day one.&nbsp;

Kannappa Box office collection day 1: Vishnu Manchu's magnum opus kicks off to a good start, mints this much

Kannappa is touted to be one of the biggest and most anticipated films of the year. The mythological film boasts a star-studded cast and features cameos from some of the biggest stars in the country. The pre-release event which was scheduled yesterday was cancelled due to the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. The makers have now finally unveiled the date and time of the event.

<h2>When will the pre-release of Kannappa event happen?</h2>

The official X handle of The Kannappa shared the update with fans and wrote, "Get ready to witness the divine saga of unwavering devotion and sacrifice as the #Kannappa trailer premieres today at 6:00 PM.A timeless tale of faith comes alive on screen. Stay tuned! Har Har Mahadev.Har Ghar Mahadev".&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kannappa-hard-drive-containing-crucial-scenes-from-the-movie-reportedly-goes-missing-1748323426913"> Kannappa: Hard drive containing crucial scenes from the movie reportedly goes missing</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Get ready to witness the divine saga of unwavering devotion and sacrifice as the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kannappa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kannappa</a> trailer premieres today at 6:00 PM. A timeless tale of faith comes alive on screen. Stay tuned! Har Har Mahadev 🔱 Har Ghar Mahadev 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KannappaTrailer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KannappaTrailer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kannappa27thJune?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kannappa27thJune</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KannappaMovie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KannappaMovie</a>… <a href="https://t.co/3uX5NNqMoc">pic.twitter.com/3uX5NNqMoc</a>&mdash; Kannappa The Movie (@kannappamovie) <a href="https://twitter.com/kannappamovie/status/1933782977563201572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Eager and excited fans soon flooded the comment section. One user wrote, "It will be 100% better than HHVM". Another user wrote, "Competition between two industries". "Eagerly waiting".&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ahmedabad-plane-crash-makers-of-kuberaa-and-kannappa-cancel-pre-release-events-1749778529192">Ahmedabad plane crash: Makers of Kuberaa and Kannappa cancel pre-release events</a>&nbsp;In an earlier report, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12 afternoon. Flight AI171 with 242 people onboard went down minutes after departing from the airport. In the wake of the tragic air crash, the pre-release events of Kuberaa and Kannappa were cancelled. There is no update about Kuberaa for now.<h2>Kannappa incident</h2>The parcel containing the hard drive was reportedly received by Raghu, an office boy working at the Filmnagar office. Raghu then handed over the package to a woman called Charitha. Since then, both individuals have been missing. A police investigation is currently underway.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kanappa-vishnu-manchu-reportedly-implicates-his-brother-manoj-in-hard-disk-theft-1748667313695">Kanappa: Vishnu Manchu reportedly implicates his brother Manoj in hard disk theft</a>&nbsp;Reddy Vijay Kumar, the executive producer at TwentyFour Frames Factory Private Limited, has filed a police complaint. In his statement, he said that the hard drive containing crucial content of Kannappa was recently dispatched by courier from HIV Studios in Mumbai to his office located in Filmnagar.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kannappa-checkout-prabhas-first-look-from-the-upcoming-mythological-epic-8685753">Kannappa: Check out Prabhas's first look from the upcoming mythological epic</a>&nbsp;The magnum opus Kannappa is helmed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and boasts an ensemble cast that includes Vishnu Manchu, Prabhas, Preity Mukhundhan, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, and Mohan Babu among others.&nbsp;It is based on the legend of Kannappa in Hinduism, a devotee of the god Shiva. It is scheduled to be released in theatres on June 27, 2025.

The makers of Kannappa have announced the release date of the pre-release date after it was recently postponed due to a tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad.

Kannappa is touted to be one of the biggest and most anticipated films of the year. The mythological film boasts a star-studded cast and features cameos from some of the biggest stars in the country. The pre-release event which was scheduled yesterday was cancelled due to the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. The makers have now finally unveiled the date and time of the event.

The makers of Kannappa have announced the release date of the pre-release date after it was recently postponed due to a tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad.

Kannappa trailer pre-release event update: Makers issue statement, Know date and time

The controversy surrounding the theft of the hard drive containing Kannappa's crucial scenes has reached a new development. As per reports, Vishnu Manchu, the main lead of the film has accused his brother Manchu Manoj of his involvement in the incident. Now, Manoj has decided to respond to the allegations.<h2>Manchu Manoj breaks silence over Kannappa hard drive theft allegations</h2>During the success meeting of his latest film Bhairavam, Manchu Manoj was asked about the allegations, he quickly replied by saying, "I don't want to answer that, I still wish the best for Kannappa".&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kannappa-hard-drive-theft-case-makers-issue-statement-request-audience-to-refrain-from-engaging-in-any-pirated-material-1748353302403">Kannappa hard drive theft case: Makers issue statement, request audience to refrain from engaging in any pirated material</a>&nbsp;The family feud had been making headlines for quite some time, but with this new allegation, Manoj made it clear that he wanted to keep personal matters away from professional endeavors.Recently, Manchu Manoj's brother Vishnu stated, "In case the culprits manage to leak the footage, I urge everyone to not watch the leaked content. About 70 minutes of colour-graded footage that was sent from a Mumbai facility to our father’s Film Nagar residence was stolen by Raghu more than a month ago. I suspect Raghu is employed by my brother, Manchu Manoj. But I’m not sure if Raghu stole the hard disk at the behest of my brother’s command.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kannappa-hard-drive-containing-crucial-scenes-from-the-movie-reportedly-goes-missing-1748323426913">Kannappa: Hard drive containing crucial scenes from the movie reportedly goes missing</a>&nbsp;Recently, the makers of Kannappa issued a statement saying that they have filed a police complaint. The hard drive was unlawfully received by an individual named Raghu who had acted on instructions given by Charita and neither of them had any contact with the production house. The makers also requested that the audience not indulge or entertain any pirated content if it emerges on social media.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kanappa-vishnu-manchu-reportedly-implicates-his-brother-manoj-in-hard-disk-theft-1748667313695"> Kanappa: Vishnu Manchu reportedly implicates his brother Manoj in hard disk theft</a><h2>What do we know about Kannappa?</h2>The magnum opus Kannappa is helmed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and boasts an ensemble cast that includes Vishnu Manchu, Prabhas, Preity Mukhundhan, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, and Mohan Babu among others.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/knives-out-3-teaser-daniel-craig-sets-out-on-a-quest-to-solve-the-impossible-crime-1748769338795">Knives Out 3 teaser: Daniel Craig sets out on a quest to solve the 'impossible crime'</a>&nbsp;It is based on the legend of Kannappa in Hinduism, a devotee of the god Shiva. It is scheduled to be released in theatres on June 27, 2025.

Manchu Manoj has now opened up about his brother's allegations in regard to Kannappa's hard drive theft case. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on June 27.

The controversy surrounding the theft of the hard drive containing Kannappa's crucial scenes has reached a new development. As per reports, Vishnu Manchu, the main lead of the film has accused his brother Manchu Manoj of his involvement in the incident. Now, Manoj has decided to respond to the allegations. Manchu Manoj breaks silence over Kannappa hard drive theft allegations During the success meeting of his latest film Bhairavam, Manchu Manoj was asked about the allegations, he quickly replied by saying, "I don't want to answer that, I still wish the best for Kannappa". Also read: Kannappa hard drive theft case: Makers issue statement, request audience to refrain from engaging in any pirated material The family feud had been making headlines for quite some time, but with this new allegation, Manoj made it clear that he wanted to keep personal matters away from professional endeavors. Recently, Manchu Manoj's brother Vishnu stated, "In case the culprits manage to leak the footage, I urge everyone to not watch the leaked content. About 70 minutes of colour-graded footage that was sent from a Mumbai facility to our father’s Film Nagar residence was stolen by Raghu more than a month ago. I suspect Raghu is employed by my brother, Manchu Manoj. But I’m not sure if Raghu stole the hard disk at the behest of my brother’s command.” Also read: Kannappa: Hard drive containing crucial scenes from the movie reportedly goes missing Recently, the makers of Kannappa issued a statement saying that they have filed a police complaint. The hard drive was unlawfully received by an individual named Raghu who had acted on instructions given by Charita and neither of them had any contact with the production house. The makers also requested that the audience not indulge or entertain any pirated content if it emerges on social media. Also read: Kanappa: Vishnu Manchu reportedly implicates his brother Manoj in hard disk theft What do we know about Kannappa? The magnum opus Kannappa is helmed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and boasts an ensemble cast that includes Vishnu Manchu, Prabhas, Preity Mukhundhan, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, and Mohan Babu among others. Also read: Knives Out 3 teaser: Daniel Craig sets out on a quest to solve the 'impossible crime' It is based on the legend of Kannappa in Hinduism, a devotee of the god Shiva. It is scheduled to be released in theatres on June 27, 2025.

Manchu Manoj has now opened up about his brother's allegations in regard to Kannappa's hard drive theft case. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on June 27.

Kannappa hard drive theft: Manchu Manoj breaks silence after brother Vishnu suspects his involvement

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It was a good start to the week for Mohanlal fans, as makers for his next movie teased a first-look picture from the film in which he plays the mighty Kirata. The film is titled Kannappa and is based on the legend of Kannappa, a devotee of Lord Shiva. 
Mohanlal will play the role of Kirata in the film. The film boasts of a huge star cast. 
Mukesh Kumar's Kannappa is based on the legend of a devotee of Lord Shiva. In the poster, Mohanlal looks fierce in a tribal avatar, with black paint on his face, sporting a huge beard and long hair. He is dressed as the mythological character and carries a sword in his hand. 
The poster also teased what to expect. The poster read, “Master of the Pashupatastra! The victor over the victorious. The legendary kirata of the forest.”
Vishnu Manchu shared the poster on X and wrote, ‘‘KIRATA’! The legend Sri. Mohanlal in #Kannappa. I had the honor of sharing the screen space with one of the greatest Actor of our time. This entire sequence will be ?.”
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<h2>About Kannappa</h2>
Based on a true story, the upcoming movie will follow the journey of Kannappa, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. 
Meanwhile, actors Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, and Prabhu Deva showcased the teaser of the fantasy drama at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. After the screening, Vishnu wrote on X, “We showcased the teaser of *Kannappa* here in Cannes, and it received an overwhelmingly positive response! International distributors, local Indians, and everyone who saw it absolutely loved it. I am excited and have butterflies in my stomach after witnessing such fantastic reactions.”
The film, produced by Mohan Babu, boasts a star cast including Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Akshay Kumar. The screenplay for Kannappa has been penned by Vishnu, with Paruchuri Gopala Krishna, Eshwar Reddy, G Nageswara Reddy, and Thota Prasad being credited for the story.
Kannappa will be released in theatres on April 25, 2025.

Mohanlal will play the role of Kirata in the film. The film boasts of a huge star cast. 



New Delhi It was a good start to the week for Mohanlal fans, as makers for his next movie teased a first-look picture from the film in which he plays the mighty Kirata. The film is titled Kannappa and is based on the legend of Kannappa, a devotee of Lord Shiva. Mohanlal will play the role of Kirata in the film. The film boasts of a huge star cast. Mukesh Kumar's Kannappa is based on the legend of a devotee of Lord Shiva. In the poster, Mohanlal looks fierce in a tribal avatar, with black paint on his face, sporting a huge beard and long hair. He is dressed as the mythological character and carries a sword in his hand. The poster also teased what to expect. The poster read, “Master of the Pashupatastra! The victor over the victorious. The legendary kirata of the forest.” Vishnu Manchu shared the poster on X and wrote, ‘‘KIRATA’! The legend Sri. Mohanlal in #Kannappa. I had the honor of sharing the screen space with one of the greatest Actor of our time. This entire sequence will be ?.” ‘KIRATA’! The legend Sri. Mohanlal in #Kannappa. I had the honor of sharing the screen space with one of the greatest Actor of our time. This entire sequence will be ????? ! @Mohanlal pic.twitter.com/q9imkDZIxz — Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) December 16, 2024 × Also read: 'His legacy will live on forever': PM Modi, Kamal Haasan and others pays tribute to Zakir Hussain About Kannappa Based on a true story, the upcoming movie will follow the journey of Kannappa, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Meanwhile, actors Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, and Prabhu Deva showcased the teaser of the fantasy drama at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. After the screening, Vishnu wrote on X, “We showcased the teaser of *Kannappa* here in Cannes, and it received an overwhelmingly positive response! International distributors, local Indians, and everyone who saw it absolutely loved it. I am excited and have butterflies in my stomach after witnessing such fantastic reactions.” The film, produced by Mohan Babu, boasts a star cast including Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Akshay Kumar. The screenplay for Kannappa has been penned by Vishnu, with Paruchuri Gopala Krishna, Eshwar Reddy, G Nageswara Reddy, and Thota Prasad being credited for the story. Kannappa will be released in theatres on April 25, 2025.

Kannappa: Mohanlal looks unrecognisable as Kirata in first-look poster for Vishnu Manchu-starrer

It was a good start to the week for Mohanlal fans, as makers for his next movie teased a first-look picture from the film in which he plays the mighty Kirata. The film is titled&nbsp;Kannappa and is based on the legend of Kannappa, a devotee of Lord Shiva.&nbsp;

Mohanlal will play the role of Kirata in the film. The film boasts of a huge star cast.&nbsp;

Mukesh Kumar's Kannappa is based on the legend of a devotee of Lord Shiva. In the poster, Mohanlal looks&nbsp;fierce in a tribal avatar, with black paint on his face, sporting a huge beard and long hair. He is dressed as the mythological character and carries&nbsp;a sword in his hand.&nbsp;

The poster also teased what to expect. The poster read, “Master of the Pashupatastra! The victor over the victorious. The legendary kirata of the forest.”

Vishnu Manchu shared the poster on X and wrote, ‘‘KIRATA’! The legend Sri. Mohanlal in #Kannappa. I had the honor of sharing the screen space with one of the greatest Actor of our time. This entire sequence will be 💣.”

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<h2>About Kannappa</h2>

Based on a true story, the upcoming movie will follow the journey of Kannappa, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, actors Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, and Prabhu Deva showcased the teaser of the fantasy drama at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. After the screening, Vishnu wrote on X, “We showcased the teaser of *Kannappa* here in Cannes, and it received an overwhelmingly positive response! International distributors, local Indians, and everyone who saw it absolutely loved it. I am excited and have butterflies in my stomach after witnessing such fantastic reactions.”

The film, produced by Mohan Babu, boasts a star cast including Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Akshay Kumar. The screenplay for Kannappa has been penned by Vishnu, with Paruchuri Gopala Krishna, Eshwar Reddy, G Nageswara Reddy, and Thota Prasad being credited for the story.

Kannappa will be released in theatres on April 25, 2025.

It was a good start to the week for Mohanlal fans, as makers for his next movie teased a first-look picture from the film in which he plays the mighty Kirata. The film is titled Kannappa and is based on the legend of Kannappa, a devotee of Lord Shiva.

It was a good start to the week for Mohanlal fans, as makers for his next movie teased a first-look picture from the film in which he plays the mighty Kirata. The film is titled Kannappa and is based on the legend of Kannappa, a devotee of Lord Shiva. Mohanlal will play the role of Kirata in the film. The film boasts of a huge star cast. Mukesh Kumar's Kannappa is based on the legend of a devotee of Lord Shiva. In the poster, Mohanlal looks fierce in a tribal avatar, with black paint on his face, sporting a huge beard and long hair. He is dressed as the mythological character and carries a sword in his hand. The poster also teased what to expect. The poster read, “Master of the Pashupatastra! The victor over the victorious. The legendary kirata of the forest.” Vishnu Manchu shared the poster on X and wrote, ‘‘KIRATA’! The legend Sri. Mohanlal in #Kannappa. I had the honor of sharing the screen space with one of the greatest Actor of our time. This entire sequence will be 💣.” ‘KIRATA’! The legend Sri. Mohanlal in #Kannappa. I had the honor of sharing the screen space with one of the greatest Actor of our time. This entire sequence will be 💣💣💣💣💣 ! @Mohanlal pic.twitter.com/q9imkDZIxz — Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) December 16, 2024 × Also read: 'His legacy will live on forever': PM Modi, Kamal Haasan and others pays tribute to Zakir Hussain About Kannappa Based on a true story, the upcoming movie will follow the journey of Kannappa, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Meanwhile, actors Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, and Prabhu Deva showcased the teaser of the fantasy drama at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. After the screening, Vishnu wrote on X, “We showcased the teaser of *Kannappa* here in Cannes, and it received an overwhelmingly positive response! International distributors, local Indians, and everyone who saw it absolutely loved it. I am excited and have butterflies in my stomach after witnessing such fantastic reactions.” The film, produced by Mohan Babu, boasts a star cast including Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Akshay Kumar. The screenplay for Kannappa has been penned by Vishnu, with Paruchuri Gopala Krishna, Eshwar Reddy, G Nageswara Reddy, and Thota Prasad being credited for the story. Kannappa will be released in theatres on April 25, 2025.

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is all set to debut in Telugu cinema. The actor has come on board Vishnu Manchu starrer Kannappa. The makers announced Akshay's inclusion in the cast on Tuesday on social media.&nbsp; 
 
Manchu, who plays the titular role in Kannappa, shared the news of Kumar's casting on his official X page. "The #Kannappa journey just got more thrilling as we welcome the Superstar Mr. Akshay Kumar to the Telugu Film Industry. Thrilled to announce his debut in Telugu cinema with Kannappa. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!" the actor captioned his post.

Akshay shared Vishnu's post and thanked the actor for a warm welcome to Hyderabad.&nbsp;

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Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/iVishnuManchu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iVishnuManchu</a> for such a warm welcome and making me a part of your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kannappa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kannappa</a> journey. Jai Mahakaal 🙏🏻 <a href="https://t.co/igns359rxl">https://t.co/igns359rxl</a>
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Akshay's role in the film is under close wraps and not much is known. The actor is in Hyderabad to shoot for the project at present. 
 
About Kannappa 
 
Based on a true story, the upcoming movie will follow the journey of Kannappa, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Fans wondered if Akshay would play Lord Shiva in the movie. “Means Akshay is playing as lord Shiva,” commented a fan. "Excited that Akshay Kumar is joining "Kannappa"! It's going to be amazing," commented another. 
 
Akshay had previously played&nbsp;a ‘messenger of Lord Shiva’ in last year's OMG 2 with Pankaj Tripathi. He wore long dreadlocks and other Shiva-inspired accessories for his role in the film.&nbsp; 
 
Kannappa is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Manchu's banners AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory. 
 
The film also stars Preity Mukhundhan, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Brahmanandam, Madhoo, and Mukesh Rishi. It will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English.

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is all set to debut in Telugu cinema. The actor has come on board Vishnu Manchu starrer Kannappa. The makers announced Akshay's inclusion in the cast on Tuesday on social media.

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is all set to debut in Telugu cinema. The actor has come on board Vishnu Manchu starrer Kannappa. The makers announced Akshay's inclusion in the cast on Tuesday on social media. Manchu, who plays the titular role in Kannappa, shared the news of Kumar's casting on his official X page. "The #Kannappa journey just got more thrilling as we welcome the Superstar Mr. Akshay Kumar to the Telugu Film Industry. Thrilled to announce his debut in Telugu cinema with Kannappa. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!" the actor captioned his post. Akshay shared Vishnu's post and thanked the actor for a warm welcome to Hyderabad. Thank you @iVishnuManchu for such a warm welcome and making me a part of your #Kannappa journey. Jai Mahakaal 🙏🏻 https://t.co/igns359rxl — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 16, 2024 × Akshay's role in the film is under close wraps and not much is known. The actor is in Hyderabad to shoot for the project at present. About Kannappa Based on a true story, the upcoming movie will follow the journey of Kannappa, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Fans wondered if Akshay would play Lord Shiva in the movie. “Means Akshay is playing as lord Shiva,” commented a fan. "Excited that Akshay Kumar is joining "Kannappa"! It's going to be amazing," commented another. Akshay had previously played a ‘messenger of Lord Shiva’ in last year's OMG 2 with Pankaj Tripathi. He wore long dreadlocks and other Shiva-inspired accessories for his role in the film. Kannappa is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Manchu's banners AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory. The film also stars Preity Mukhundhan, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Brahmanandam, Madhoo, and Mukesh Rishi. It will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English.

Akshay Kumar heads to Hyderabad to shoot his Telugu debut film Kannappa

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Akshay Kumar heads to Hyderabad to shoot his Telugu debut film Kannappa