Prabhas To NOT Play Lord Shiva In Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa | Deets Inside

Vishnu Manchu's upcoming venture, 'Kannappa,' is highly anticipated in 2024. This mythological film is rumoured to be a multi-starrer project, boasting the presence of several esteemed celebrities from various industries, with earlier reports suggesting that Prabhas will make a cameo appearance as Lord Shiva. Featuring Vishnu in the lead role, the film is a fantasy drama based on the tale of a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, the production commenced in August 2023, with filming currently underway in New Zealand. Originally shot in Telugu, the movie will be dubbed and released in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Additionally, Akshay Kumar has recently teamed up for the star-studded Kannappa.

Prabhas To NOT Play Shiva

Recent rumours suggest that the actor will not portray the character of Lord Shiva in the movie. Instead, he is rumored to depict the role of Nadeeswarudu. According to reports from Gulte, Prabhas' team requested the 'Kannappa' team to assign a different role for the actor, considering his portrayal of a character similar to Lord Maha Vishnu in his upcoming sci-fi film 'Kalki AD 2898'. It is now speculated that the role of Lord Shiva will be undertaken by Akshay Kumar, although official announcements are awaited.

Akshay Kumar In Kannappa

On April 16, Vishnu Manchu made a thrilling announcement on his social media platform X. He wrote, "The #𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚 journey just got more thrilling as we welcome the Superstar Mr. Akshay Kumar to the Telugu Film Industry. Thrilled to announce his debut in Telugu cinema with Kannappa. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!" Vishnu Manchu also shared a clip in which Akshay Kumar was seen being welcomed by Vishnu and renowned producer Mohan Babu who is backing up Kannappa. Later, it was seen that Akshay was honoured with a shawl as a warm gesture from Mohan Babu.

 

 

 

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About Kannappa

The film centers on Bhakta Kannappa, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva, depicting the journey of an initially skeptical and fierce warrior who transforms into Lord Shiva's devout devotee. This Indian epic tale, written by Vishnu Manchu and helmed by director Mukesh Kumar Singh, renowned for his work on Indian television epics such as Ramayana and Mahabharata, promises a mythological thriller of grand proportions. It features a stellar cast including Mohan Babu, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Sarath Kumar, and Brahmanandam.

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