Mohan Babu, Akshay Kumar and Vishnu Manchu
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Bollywood celebrity Akshay Kumar has joined the solid of Telugu star Vishnu Manchu’s upcoming pan-Indian action movie, Kannappa. The movie, which additionally stars Mohanlal, Prabhas and Nayanthara, will mark Akshay’s debut in Telugu cinema.
According to an announcement from the makers, Akshay is ready to be part of the movie’s capturing schedule in Hyderabad, “to capture crucial scenes, including a significant portion of the film’s climax.”
Speaking about Akshay’s casting, lead star Vishnu mentioned in an announcement, “It is thrilling to be shooting with Akshay Sir. We will kick off the film’s climax together. To have an actor of his mettle joining us is a huge honour. His addition makes Kannappa a truly Pan-Indian film.”
Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, Kannappa options Vishnu as Bhakta Kannappa, an atheist and fearless warrior who grew to become a faithful follower of Lord Shiva. A legendary determine in Telugu folklore, Kannappa grew to become a devotee of lord Shiva and plucked out his eye as an providing to the Hindu deity.
A previously released first look of the film featured Vishnu as a bow-and-arrow-wielding man rising out of a waterfall. Kannappa additionally stars Mohan Babu, Sarath Kumar, Brahmanandam, Preity Mukhundhan, Madhoo, and Mukesh Rishi.
Produced by AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory, the movie boasts a powerful line-up of technicians, together with famend Hollywood cinematographer Sheldon Chau, motion director Kecha Khamphakdee, and dance maestro Prabhu Deva.