Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu within the lead function, is slated to launch on June 27, 2025. Forward of the movie hitting the large screens, the legendary motion drama was censored by the CBFC on June 19, 2025.
Kannappa’s censor and runtime
With the censorship, the film was rated UA 13+ with a runtime of three hours and a couple of minutes. The upcoming movie options the story of a Thinnadu, a younger man who doesn’t imagine in God Shiva from Hindu mythology.
As the person evolves, he goes on to witness life-changing occasions, which make him an ardent devotee.
The much-awaited film options Vishnu Manchu within the lead function with an ensemble solid of actors like Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, Siva Balaji, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan, and lots of extra.
Whereas a big ensemble solid is a part of the movie, stars like Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal are additionally taking part in key cameo roles.
Prabhas is taking part in Rudra, a Rigvedic deity, and is confirmed to have a display time of roughly 45 minutes. Then again, Mohanlal seems as Kirata, a tribal warrior, whereas Akshay Kumar and Kajal play god Shiva and goddess Parvati, respectively.
Is Kannappa based mostly on an actual story?
The upcoming movie is predicated on the legend of Kannappa in Hinduism and is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh.
So far as the legend goes, it’s believed that Kannappa was a saint within the Saiva Siddhanta custom, intently related with the Srikalahasti Temple in Andhra Pradesh.
Initially a hunter, Kannappa found a Siva Lingam in its wind embodiment (Vayu Linga). Providing the idol of Shiva with water and even meat from his hunts, the god was happy with the hunter’s devotion, regardless of it being thought-about an unconventional observe.
As the story progresses, the person lastly decides to provide the god considered one of his eyes as an providing. As he was about to provide his second eye, Lord Shiva intervened and stopped him.
The cinematic enterprise is bankrolled by Vishnu’s father and veteran actor Mohan Babu, and is musically crafted by Stephen Devassy. Other than them, the much-awaited movie’s crew contains cinematography by Sheldon Chau and modifying by Anthony.
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