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 Telugu-language Hindu mythological 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 Vishnu Manchu in the titular role.[4] Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmanandam,[5] Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan and Madhoo play supporting roles, alongside Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar (his Telugu film debut) and Kajal Aggarwal in cameo appearances.[6]

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

  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.
  5. ^ Features, C. E. (30 September 2024). "Brahmanandam and Sapthagiri's character posters from Kannappa out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Kannappa - Official Telugu Teaser". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 October 2024.