Kannappa
Fantasy History Drama Telugu
After witnessing the cruel sacrifice of his childhood friend, an atheist warrior rejects religion until love forces him to find his own faith.
| Cast: | Vishnu Manchu, Preity Mukhundhan, Akshay Kumar, Mohan Babu, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Kajal Agarwal, R. Sarathkumar, Brahmanandam, Madhoo, Mukesh Rishi |
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| Director: | Mukesh Kumar Singh |
| Editor: | Anthony |
| Camera: | Sheldon Chau |
All Guild Reviews of "Kannappa"
3 Hours of Devotion Needed Better Direction
This Grand Retelling of a Devotional Tale Lacks Soul
Barring a few moments driven by Prabhas and Vishnu Manchu, ‘Kannappa’ struggles with a dull, uneven narrative
At one point, well into the second hour of the Telugu film Kannappa, Prabhas appears on screen as the deity Rudra. His extended cameo includes lines that cheekily nod to his larger-than-life image — one even references the endless speculation around his bachelorhood. These ‘meta’ touches serve as deliberate fan service, injecting energy into an otherwise uneven narrative. It is a shame, because Kannappa, led by Vishnu Manchu, sets out with the earnest ambition of reintroducing the devotional legend to a contemporary audience. Rooted in folklore, the story follows Thinna, an atheist hunter believed to be a reincarnation of Arjuna, who transforms into a devout follower of Lord Shiva. In a final act of faith, he offers his own eyes to the deity, earning the name Kannappa.
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