Kannappa

Kannappa (2025)

కన్నప్ప

The Bravest Warrior. The Ultimate Devotee.

After witnessing the cruel sacrifice of his childhood friend, an atheist warrior rejects religion until love forces him to find his own faith.

Date of release
2025-06-26
TMDB
5.1 / 10 (15)
Runtime
3h 2m
Genres
Fantasy, History, Drama
Director
Mukesh Kumar Singh

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Filmed in: New Zealand

Kannappa 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 alongside Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar and Kajal Agarwal in special cameo appearances.

Production

The film, based on the legend of Kannappa—a devotee of god Shiva—took nearly a decade to materialize. In December 2013, actor, screenwriter and director Tanikella Bharani told the media that he was working on the pre-production of a 14th-century period drama film titled Bhaktha Kannappa, with Sunil cast in the title role.

Kannappa was officially launched with a pooja ceremony on 18 August 2023 at Srikalahasteeswara temple in Srikalahasti. Mukesh Kumar Singh, known for directing Mahabharat (2013) on Star Plus, was brought on board as the director. The film was produced by Vishnu's father, Mohan Babu, under the companies 24 Frames Factory and AVA Entertainments.

Vishnu Manchu plays the title role of Kannappa, a devotee of god Shiva. In July 2019, reports suggested that Kajal Aggarwal has been cast in the female lead. However, at the film's official launch in August 2023, Nupur Sanon was confirmed for the role instead. She later exited the project in September 2023 due to scheduling conflicts.

In September 2023, Mohanlal and Prabhas were confirmed to appear in undisclosed cameo roles. Nayanthara was reportedly in talks to play Parvathi. But the role eventually went to Aggarwal. Mohanlal and Prabhas were later revealed to be portraying Kirata and Rudra, respectively.

Vishnu Manchu went for location scouting in New Zealand in April 2019. Initially, the crew scouted in Ireland, Scotland, Minnesota, Australia, Switzerland, and Canada in a search for the 2nd century worldbuilding, with unpolluted sky and scenic forests. Principal photography began on 25 September 2023 in New Zealand.

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