Kannappa (film)
2025 Indian film by Mukesh Kumar Singh
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- Kannappa is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language epic devotional film directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, written by Vishnu Manchu, and produced by Mohan Babu.
- The film stars Vishnu Manchu in the title role, with an ensemble cast of Preity Mukhundhan, Mohan Babu, R.
- The film was formally launched on 18 August 2023.
- Kannappa was released in theatres worldwide on 27 June 2025.
- However, the songs and plot received praise, and the film's cast performance received mixed response.
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WikipediaKannappa is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language epic devotional film directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, written by Vishnu Manchu, and produced by Mohan Babu. It is based on the legend of Kannappa in Hinduism, a devotee of god Shiva who sacrificed his eyes. The film stars Vishnu Manchu in the title role, with an ensemble cast of Preity Mukhundhan, Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Madhoo, Mukesh Rishi, Devaraj, Arpit Ranka and Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran along with Special cameo appearance by Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar and Kajal Agarwal.
The film was formally launched on 18 August 2023. Principal photography began on 25 September 2023 in New Zealand. Kannappa was released in theatres worldwide on 27 June 2025. It received mixed to negative reviews from critics, by criticizing the screenplay, incoherent narration, direction, poor execution, VFX, technical issues, misuse of actors, unwanted romantic scenes and pacing. However, the songs and plot received praise, and the film's cast performance received mixed response. The film grossed ₹46 crore worldwide and emerged as a box-office bomb.
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