Kannappa is a telugu mythological drama film which is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. The film stars Vishnu Manchu in the lead role as Kannappa and revolves around the fabled tale of this character who was an ardent worshipper of Lord Shiva and his unfaltering faith, as well as ultimate self-sacrifice – all of which are celebrated in Indian mythology.
| Movie | Kannappa |
| Language | Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada |
| Release Date | 25 April 2025 |
| Stars | Mohanlal, Prabhas, Vishnu Manchu, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Agarwal |
| Director | Mukesh Kumar Singh |
| Producer | Mohan Babu, Vishnu Manchu |
| Music | Stephen Devassy, Mani Sharma |
| Cinematographer | Sheldon Chau |
| Production companies | 24 Frames Factory, AVA Entertainment |
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Plot Summary
“Kannappa” at its core is about spiritual awakening and loyalty. As an atheist hunter, Kannappa begins his journey far away from any spiritual quest. However, extraordinary events make him have an epiphany on divinity manifested by Lord Shiva.
The most important thing to note here is that he changes from an doubter to a fervent devotee whose devotion forms the crux of the narrative.
The Cast
Vishnu plays the role of Kannappa. He plays a central role in the film. Mohan Babu’s role is significant which further increases curiosity about the movie. Prabhas makes a special appearance as Lord Shiva or Nandi.
The presence of Mohanlal makes the film more appealing to audiences across different states. Akshay Kumar debuts in Telugu cinema through a cameo appearance thus making great strides across cultures.
Kajal Aggarwal plays Parvati/Sati as an extra fitting perfectly into the divine aspect of it all. R. Sarathkumar, Madhoo, Mukesh Rishi and Brahmanandam among others play important supporting roles. It is expected that their contribution will bring out many layers in the story.
Crew and Production Details
Mukesh Kumar Singh directs the movie “Kannappa” while Mohan Babu is its producer in association with AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory. Stephen Devassy provides the music score for this film that promises to be one of its highlights.
The lyrics are a team work of Suddala Ashok Teja and Ramajogayya Sastry. Sheldon Chau was behind the camera that captures breathtaking visuals, while Anthony edited it seamlessly.
Filming Journey
“Kannappa” production involved huge amounts of efforts. In order to recreate the world of second century from New Zealand up to Canada Vishnu Manchu traveled through Ireland and Scotland. Principal photography commenced in Auckland (New Zealand) on September 25, 2023; other locations included Rotorua and Glenorchy.
Nevertheless, there were several setbacks during shooting like when Vishnu Manchu was injured by a drone during an action sequence. However, they overcame them completing extensive shoot schedules in New Zealand and Hyderabad.
Music and Soundtrack of Kannappa
This film’s emotional depth and grandeur will be raised by the musical score composed by Stephen Devassy. Suddala Ashok Teja’s lyrics and Ramajogayya Sastry’s poems, which lean toward mythological themes, make the soundtrack more poetic.
Thus it is expected that these songs shall capture the spiritual essence of Kannappa’s journey as well as appealing to modern day viewers.
Review
Kannappa goes beyond traditional methods of storytelling, making it a film that incorporates mythology with devotion and sacrifice—universal subjects. The movie promotes unity in diversity through bringing together casts from different Indian cinema industries while taking Telugu cinema global.
The movie that was shown at Cannes Film Festival 2024 had an astounding reaction which suggests its potential to appeal worldwide. The eternal narration alongside breath-taking visuals makes “Kannappa” a milestone in India cinema.
Additionally, incorporating pan-Indian stars such as Prabhas, Mohanlal and Akshay Kumar demonstrates the producers’ intention to make a film that would cross linguistic and cultural barriers in order to reach out various audiences.
Release Date
Already set for release on April 25th 2025, “Kannappa” will be released in Telugu language while dubbed versions in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and English languages will also be available. This multilingual approach of releasing the film ensures its wide coverage among diverse Indian people.
Trailers/Teasers
FAQs
Where to watch Kannappa?
You can watch Kannappa from 25 April 2025. It could be available on OTT platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar etc.
Who stars in Kannappa?
Mohanlal, Prabhas, Vishnu Manchu, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Agarwal
Who is the director?
Mukesh Kumar Singh is the director in this film.