Kannappa (film)

Kannappa
Teaser poster
Directed byMukesh Kumar Singh
Screenplay byVishnu Manchu
Story by
Produced byMohan Babu
Starring
CinematographySheldon Chau
Edited byAnthony
Music by
Production
companies
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu[1]
Budget₹100–200 crore[2][3]

Kannappa is an upcoming Indian fantasy film directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Mohan Babu. It is based on the legend of Kannappa, a devotee of Hindu god Shiva. The film stars its screenwriter Vishnu Manchu in the titular role.[4] Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmanandam, Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan and Madhoo play supporting roles. While, alongside Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar (his Telugu film debut) and Kajal Aggarwal in cameo appearances.

The film was formally launched on 18 August 2023. Principal photography began on 25 September 2023 in New Zealand. The original score and songs are being composed by Stephen Devassy.

  1. ^ "కన్నప్ప మొదలైంది". Eenadu. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Kannappa - Teaser of Vishnu Manchu's magnum opus to be revealed at THIS prestigious event". ottplay.com. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Tollywood Update: రూ.100 కోట్లతో సినిమా తీస్తున్నాం - మోహన్ బాబు కీలక ప్రకటన". ABP News. 2 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Vishnu Manchu's dream project Kannappa launched, Mohan Babu to produce". ottplay.com.