Kannappa (2025)
Plot
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. The film was formally launched on 18 August 2023. Principal photography began on 25 September 2023 in New Zealand. Kannappa was released in theatres worldwide on 27 June 2025. It received mixed to negative reviews from critics, by criticizing the screenplay, incoherent narration, direction, poor execution, VFX, technical issues, misuse of actors, unwanted romantic scenes and pacing. However, the songs and plot received praise, and the film's cast performance received mixed response. The film grossed ₹46 crore worldwide and emerged as a box-office bomb.
Kannappa details
| Industry | Telugu |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Genres | History |
| Runtime | 3h 2m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Mukesh Kumar Singh |
| Status | Released |
| Language | te |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Kannappa cast & crew
Mohanlal
Prabhas
Akshay Kumar
Kajal Aggarwal
Preity Mukhundhan
Mohan Babu
R. Sarathkumar
Madhoo
Vishnu Manchu
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Kannappa — questions
What is Kannappa about?
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. The film was formally launched on 18 August 2023. Principal photography began on 25 September 2023 in New Zealand. Kannappa was released in theatres worldwide on 27 June 2025. It received mixed to negative reviews from critics, by criticizing the screenplay, incoherent narration, direction, poor execution, VFX, technical issues, misuse of actors, unwanted romantic scenes and pacing. However, the songs and plot received praise, and the film's cast performance received mixed response. The film grossed ₹46 crore worldwide and emerged as a box-office bomb.
Who is in the cast of Kannappa?
Kannappa stars Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, Preity Mukhundhan, Mohan Babu and is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Kannappa online?
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How long is Kannappa?
Kannappa runs 3h 2m (182 minutes).
Who directed Kannappa?
Kannappa was directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh.
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