• By Tanya Garg
  • Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:41 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Akshay Kumar and Vishnu Manchu are getting ready for the debut of their Telugu-language mythological drama Kannappa, which explores one of the most renowned devotional stories in Indian culture. According to Akshay Kumar, a lot of Indian folktales have subtly influenced the plots and characters that currently characterize Western pop culture, particularly in Hollywood.

Akshay Kumar and Vishnu talked about India's enormous storehouse of mythology, folklore, and lost legends throughout the promos. He discussed how Hollywood draws influence from Indian mythology in an interview with Bollywood Hungama. 

When asked if he thought all the stories in the country were being given a platform or a way to be communicated, Akshay Kumar expressed said, "There are so many stories here, and I personally believe that Hollywood takes a lot from our stories. Their superheroes and their superpowers are all inspired by our mythology. The kind of stories we have is unbelievable, like I didn’t know the story behind Kannappa before the film."

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Vishnu Manchu responded by saying that he believes Star Wars was influenced "by Mahabharat." Additionally, he asserted that Satyajit Ray's writing served as inspiration for ET. It appears that he was alluding to the period in 1982 when Steven Spielberg's ET was released and it was believed that he had truly copied Satyajit Ray's The Alien.

About Kannappa Movie

A strong cast of actors, including Madhoo, Arpit Ranka, R. Sarathkumar, and Mohan Babu, is assembled by Kannappa. Prominent actors Prabhas, Kajal Aggarwal, and Mohanlal also make cameo cameos in the movie. The Telugu movie aims to resurrect the Kannappa story for a new audience by fusing cinematic scale with devotional emotion.

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Kannappa, which was directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and supported by producer Mohan Babu, examines the life and beliefs of Kannappa, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. Akshay Kumar, who is making his first appearance in a Telugu-language film, assumes the celestial shoes of Shiva, while Vishnu Manchu plays the title role. Kannappa, which has a large ensemble cast and considerable anticipation, will be released on June 27.