Kannappa is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language mythological film directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Mohan Babu. It is based on the legend of Kannappa, a devotee of Lord Shiva, and features Vishnu Manchu in the lead role. The supporting cast includes Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmanandam, Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan, and Madhoo. Plus, there are cameo appearances by Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar (making his Telugu film debut), and Kajal Aggarwal.
Cast-
Vishnu Manchu
Mohan Babu
Mohanlal
Prabhas
Akshay Kumar
Kajal Aggarwal
Genre- Mythological film
Date of Release- 25 April 2025
For a sneak peak, you can watch the official teaser here:
Budget– ₹100−200 Crore
Storyline– The story of Kannappa, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva.The story focuses on the life of Kannappa, who was initially an atheist and fearless warrior, but later his devotion towards Lord Shiva grew so deep that he dedicated his eyes to the Lord.
‘Kannappa’ will be a special attraction for audiences interested in Indian culture and mythology who will be able to watch this inspiring story of devotion, courage, and sacrifice come alive on the big screen.
Produced by– Dr. M. Mohan Babu
Production companies: AVA Entertainment 24 Frames Factory
Directed by– This film is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh
Writer- Vishnu Manchu, Gopalakrishna Paruchuri, and G. Eshwar Reddy
Music– Stephen Devassy
Other Crew Members-
Anthony Gonsalvez (Editor)
Sheldon Chau ( Cinematography)
Vijay Kumar Reddy (Executive Producer)
Prabhu Deva (Dance Choreographer)
