Kannappa is a pan-India mythological devotional action thriller based on the story of a legendary Telugu hunter-turned-devotee. This film was released on 27 June 2025. We will take a deep dive in this blog:
Kannappa Movie 2025 Release Date & Details
Release Date: 27 June 2025
Runtime: Approx 3 hours 2 minutes, certified UA 13+
Languages: Telugu (original), plus Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, English
Kannappa real story
Plot & Background
Story Summary:
The main hero is Thinnadu, a Chenchu tribal hunter who does not believe in God.
The same Thinnadu becomes Kannappa, the biggest devotee of Shiva.
The story focuses on the famous legendary act—when Kannappa sacrifices his eyes for Shiva lingam
Kannappa Movie 2025, Cast and Cameos
| Role | Actor |
| Thinnadu/Kannappa | Vishnu Manchu |
| Rudra (extended cameo) | Prabhas |
| Kirata (cameo) | Mohanlal |
| Lord Shiva (cameo) | Akshay Kumar |
| Goddess Parvati (cameo) | Kajal Aggarwal |
| Supporting cast | Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Brahmanandam, Madhoo, etc. |
Cameo Bonus: Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Akshay have made their cameo appearances — they worked for Purely Respect.
About Production Highlights of Kannappa Movie
Development lasted nearly a decade.
Launched on 18 August 2023 at Srikalahasti Temple
Major shoot took place in several scenic locations in New Zealand, including Auckland, Christchurch, Wānaka
Vishnu also sustained an injury in a fight sequence during a drone accident
Kannappa box office prediction
Trailer & First Looks
First look poster (Nov 2023): Tribal hunter look revealed
Prabhas as Rudra poster (Feb 2025): ‘Divine Guardian’ role highlighted
Trailer debut brought mixed reactions, some fans also criticized Akshay’s Telugu dubbing and look.
“Climax spine‑chilling and tear‑inducing… Vishnu ka career‑best performance” timesofindia.indiatimes.combollywoodshaadis.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1.
Box office prediction: ₹30 Cr+ on Day‑1 expected en.wikipedia.org+7indianexpress.com+7economictimes.indiatimes.com+7. Advance bookings strong in AP, Telangana & USA indianexpress.com.
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Conclusion
Kannappa is a grand scale devotional spectacle based on the story of the unwavering devotion of a tribal hunter. With a star-studded cast and high production value, this film is a treat for mythological genre lovers. Box office collections and reviews after release will define its ultimate impact.