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Kannappa is all set for its release. The film stars an ensemble cast, including Vishnu Manchu, who will play the lead role. Other than him, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar and Kajal Aggarwal will make cameo appearances. Ahead of its release, Kannappa has received positive reviews from viewers, who praise its powerful performances, respectful portrayal of Lord Shiva and emotionally charged finale, describing it as a spiritual experience.

Kannappa first review

A user wrote, "Last 40 min of #Kannappa is SPECTACULAR…. I have never seen anything like this before, it’s a film made for SHIV BHAKTS those who believe in SHIV LEELA, and those who are proud SANATANI."

Another user wrote, "Just finished #Kanappa Hindi dub...REVIEWS #Kannappa is visually grand with a powerful mythological core. Prabhas, Mohanlal & Akshay Kumar shine in cameos, and Rajinikanth's praise speaks volumes. But some VFX scenes fall flat, and the pacing drags in parts."

"#KanappaReview What starts as a warrior's tale ends in a divine revelation. The final act hits you like thunder —raw, emotional, spiritual. If you teared up in #Kantara, get ready to weep with devotion during #Kanappa’s climax #VishnuManchu #AkshayKumar #Prabhas," wrote a user.

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About the movie: The movie stars Vishnu Manchu in the titular role, while Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmanandam, Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan and Madhoo play supporting roles. B-town star Akshay Kumar is making his Telugu movie debut with Kannappa which makes the film more interesting to watch.

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Kannappa was formally launched on August 18, 2023, while its principal photography began on September 25, 2025 in New Zealand. If the reports are to be believed, Mohanlal, Prabhas and Akshay Kumar didn't take any remuneration for their cameo roles which was mentioned by actor Vishnu Manchu in an interview.