Bollywood’s very own action star, Akshay Kumar, is gearing up to make a grand entrance into the Telugu film industry with the much-anticipated fantasy drama, Kannappa, alongside Vishnu Manchu. This project not only marks Akshay’s first foray into Telugu cinema but also assembles a star-studded cast that promises to captivate audiences across India.
The news was officially announced by industry tracker Ramesh Bala, who took to X to share the excitement surrounding Akshay’s inclusion in the cast. “Bollywood Superstar @akshaykumar joins the cast of Prestigious Pan-India Biggie – Actor @iVishnuManchu’s Big Budget movie #Kannappa. After #Prabhas, @Mohanlal, @PDdancing, and @realsarathkumar – @akshaykumar is one more grand addition to the movie’s cast…Stay tuned for more exciting updates,” he wrote, hinting at the massive scale and ambition behind the film.
Kannappa delves into the mythological tale of a devoted follower of Lord Shiva, brought to life through a stellar ensemble including Prabhas, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, and many more notable names from different film industries. The music for the film will be composed by Stephen Devassy and Mani Sharma, with Sheldon Chau handling cinematography and Anthony overseeing the editing.
Produced by Mohan under AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory, Kannappa is Vishnu Manchu’s dream project, with a screenplay penned by a team of acclaimed writers. The film has been shot across exotic locations in New Zealand and Hyderabad and will be released in Telugu, alongside dubbed versions in other South Indian languages and Hindi.
Akshay Kumar’s venture into Telugu cinema with Kannappa follows his successful appearances in South Indian cinema, including a Kannada bilingual film Ashaant in 1993 and the Tamil blockbuster 2.0 in 2018 alongside superstar Rajinikanth.
While the film industry and fans alike eagerly await Akshay’s debut in Telugu cinema, the actor is also preparing for the release of his next film, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with Tiger Shroff, showcasing his unwavering commitment to entertaining audiences across linguistic and regional boundaries.
Stay tuned to www.climaxahh.com for more updates on Kannappa and other exciting developments from the world of cinema.
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