Updated 27 June 2025 at 20:16 IST
Kannappa: The mythological drama starring Vishnu Manchu as Lord Shiva's "biggest devotee" has released in cinema halls on June 27. The movie has been receiving unanimous praise from viewers, with many going lauding its well-executed climax. Vishnu has assembled a dream cast for his movie by roping in Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal and Mohanlal in cameo roles.
On the day of its release, BTS pictures featuring the cast on the sets of Kannappa, when they shot for the movie, have gone viral. From moments of camaraderie to sheer dedication and immersion in character, each frame in Kannappa BTS video tells a story. Elaborate sets to intense action sequences, the making video showcases the passion, effort and vision of the team that brought the timeless legend of Kannappa to life.
While Vishnu Manchu plays the title role in Kannappa, Prabhas essays Rudra. The Kalki 2898 AD star is shown in his look behind the scenes, as he gears up to shoot for his portions opposite Vishnu. While some snippets have them exchanging dialogues, others show them in action sequences.
Some portions show Akshay as Lord Shiva filming for his scenes in Kannappa in front of a blue screen. Kajal as Goddess Parvati also features in them. The Housefull 5 star is seen shooting his solo parts as well as talkie portions with Vishnu, showcasing both their on screen and off-screen camaraderie.
Mohanlal features in some action sequences in the BTS snippets.
Kannappa is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and is off to a good start at the box office. The movie will enjoy a solo run in Telugu states in the coming days and is expected to do good business, which will likely be driven by the positive talk surrounding it.
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Published 27 June 2025 at 20:09 IST