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02-07-2025
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Kannappa: Is Vishnu Manchu starrer's Hindi TV rights sold for Rs 20 crore? Here's what we know
Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead, hit the big screens on June 27, 2025. As the movie runs in theaters, it seems the makers have struck a massive deal for its Hindi television rights. Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa Hindi TV rights According to a report by Telugu PRO BA Raju's Team, the fantasy movie has sold its Hindi version's TV rights for a whopping Rs 20 crore. However, an official confirmation about which network bought it is yet to be made. Interestingly, Vishnu Manchu had earlier emphasized his freedom over the movie's digital streaming and confirmed that it will only hit the OTT space after 10 weeks at the big screens. Kannappa movie cameos Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu as the lead, featured a large list of stars making special appearances. Apart from the ensemble cast, names like Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal made their presence known with crucial characters. While Prabhas played the role of Rudra, a Rigvedic deity, Akshay Kumar and Kajal Aggarwal were in the roles of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, respectively. On a side note, it was recently reported that Akshay Kumar had quoted a massive remuneration for his 5-minute role in the movie, while Prabhas and Mohanlal let go of their salaries. As per a report by 123 Telugu, the Bollywood actor apparently quoted a sum of Rs 10 crore for his cameo, with the makers happily obliging to the request. Kannappa features the tale of Thinnadu, a young hunter who is an atheist. However, on a fateful day, the man discovers a Shiva Lingam in the forest, making offerings to the idol. The film focuses on how the man evolves to become the biggest devotee of Lord Shiva from Hindu mythology. The legend of Kannappa is based on texts from mythology, with references to the man being a saint. Aside from Vishnu and the stars in cameo, the film featured actors like Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, Siva Balaji, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, and more in key roles. Disclaimer: The amount mentioned in the article is sourced from PRO BA Raju's Team and 123 Telugu. In some cases, celebrities or their teams give their input too, which we incorporate if provided by them. We make all efforts to share possible accurate numbers; however, unless otherwise mentioned, they are all approximate. We are open to feedback and suggestions on editorial@
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30-06-2025
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Vishnu Manchu confirms removing scenes from Kannappa due to poor VFX: ‘I sacrificed some excellent…'
Vishnu Manchu starrer Kannappa hit the big screens on June 27, 2025. As the film is running in theaters with mixed reviews, the actor-producer has admitted to removing some scenes due to poor visual effects (VFX). Did Vishnu Manchu starrer Kannappa remove scenes due to poor VFX? In an interaction with the press, Vishnu Manchu responded to certain scenes from the film being removed due to poor visual effects. In his words, the actor said, 'The editor, director, and I sacrificed some excellent scenes in the film because the VFX was not on the level we expected it to be.' 'It's a massive lesson for me, though. It's such a lesson that I'll never repeat that mistake. However, many people watching the film didn't even realise it. The team was happy that no one cared about it,' he added. As part of a recent conference, Vishnu Manchu revealed his movie will not arrive on OTT until 10 weeks of theatrical release. The actor emphasized how he has such freedom over digital streaming. About Kannappa Kannappa features the tale of Thinnadu, a young hunter who is an atheist. However, on a fateful day, the man discovers a Shiva Lingam in the forest, making offerings to the idol. The film focuses on how the man evolves to become the biggest devotee of Lord Shiva from Hindu mythology. The legend of Kannappa is based on texts from mythology, with references to the man being a saint. Kannappa presents Vishnu Manchu in the lead role with an ensemble cast of actors like Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, Siva Balaji, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan, and many more in key roles. The fantasy action film also features cameo appearances by stars like Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal. The Rebel Star aka Prabhas, is playing the role of Rudra, a Rigvedic deity, with Mohanlal appearing as a tribal warrior. Additionally, Akshay Kumar and Kajal Aggarwal are playing the roles of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, respectively. While the movie is getting lauded for its performances, it has been receiving criticism over its visual effects and writing.
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27-06-2025
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Kannappa Ending Explained: What made Vishnu Manchu's Thinnadu become an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva in the climax?
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers. Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead role, hit the big screens on June 27, 2025. The fantasy movie is rooted in Hindu mythology and narrates the legend of Kannappa, a saint. If you're looking for a quick recap and to check out its ending, here are the details. Kannappa's story explained Kannappa features the story of Thinnadu, a young hunter from a tribal group and the son of a chieftain. Owing to the tribe's customs, the hunter abandons his belief in god, becoming an atheist. Coming to the celestial realm of Kailasa, Lord Shiva (played by Akshay Kumar) and Goddess Parvati (Kajal Aggarwal) are witnessing the events. As they closely observe Thinnadu's life unfolding, Shiva foresees man's destiny and the journey he is set to witness. As Thinnadu grows up, he becomes a good-hearted man and falls in love with Nemali (Preity Mukundan), a princess of the neighboring tribe. With the princess being betrothed to another, the Thinnadu is exiled from his community for loving her. On another end, a Vayu Lingam (an idol of Shiva's wind embodiment) finds its home near the region with dark forces in search of it to desecrate it. What unfolds in Thinnadu's life next? Kannappa continues the story with Thinnadu leading a life in exile. During his days away from his village and resolute in love for Nemali, the hunter unexpectedly finds the Shiva Lingam. Unbeknownst to its true power, Thinnadu places the idol and worships it in his manner. Owing to the man's simple-mindedness and naivety, he offers god– meat, which is considered to be an unconventional practice. However, Lord Shiva is pleased with the gesture and understands the honesty behind Thinnadu's actions. Spoiler Alert As a means to test Thinnadu's devotion, Lord Shiva gives him the ultimate tests in life. Over time, Thinnadu meets Rudra (Prabhas), a Rigvedic deity, and Kirata (Mohanlal), a tribal warrior. Both of them seemingly personify as a mentor in Thinnadu's life, with the final test coming up. Making an ultimate act of devotion, the hunter offers one of his eyes to Lord Shiva, even making the god stand astounded. With the man offering his second eye as well and deciding to become blind, Shiva grants him an appearance, pleased with his devotion. The god returns the man his vision, later becoming a saint known as Kannappa.
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26-06-2025
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Kannappa: Vishnu Manchu makes a big statement on OTT release plans
Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead role, is slated to release theaters on June 27, 2025. Ahead of the film hitting big screens, the actor was seen in a pre-release event where he revealed the movie's OTT release plans. When will Kannappa release on OTT? Talking to the media, Vishnu Manchu explained that his film Kannappa will only release on OTT after completing 10 weeks in theaters. 'I have a very large freedom, my movie will not come to OTT before 10 weeks. That is the deal I have and by god's grace, I don't have a release pressure. My only intention is to showcase the best to the audience,' were Vishnu Manchu's words. What is Kannappa about? Kannappa features the tale of Thinnadu, a young hunter who is an atheist. However, on a fateful day, the man discovers a Shiva Lingam in the forest, making offerings to the idol. The film focuses on how the man evolves to become the biggest devotee of Lord Shiva from Hindu mythology. The legend of Kannappa is based on texts from mythology, with references to the man being a saint. Kannappa cast and star-studded cameos Kannappa presents Vishnu Manchu in the lead role with an ensemble cast of actors like Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, Siva Balaji, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan, and many more in key roles. The fantasy action film also features cameo appearances by stars like Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal. The Rebel Star is set to play the role of Rudra, a Rigvedic deity, and will have a screentime of approximately 45 minutes. On the other hand, Akshay Kumar and Kajal Aggarwal will be playing the roles of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, respectively. Additionally, Mohanlal is set to appear as a tribal warrior, Kirata. The upcoming movie is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, based on a story and screenplay written by Vishnu Manchu himself. The musical tracks and scores are crafted by Stephen Devassy. Furthermore, Kannappa's cinematography is handled under the expertise of Sheldon Chau, with 2.0 fame Anthony editing it.
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25-06-2025
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Kannappa: AP govt grants ticket price hike of Rs 50 for Vishnu Manchu starrer
Kannappa starring Vishnu Manchu is slated to hit the big screens on June 27, 2025. Ahead of the fantasy movie's release, it has now received a ticket price hike by the Andhra Pradesh government. In an official update by the government shared by multiple sources, including Aakashavani, Kannappa is set to receive a price hike of Rs 50 on tickets. This hike in the ticket rates will be for a total of 10 days for both single screens and multiplexes in the state. Earlier, the government had issued a price hike on tickets for the Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni starrer Kuberaa, which released on June 20, 2025. For those unaware, Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu, is an upcoming fantasy film based on the legend of Kannappa from Hindu mythology. The story narrates the tale of a non-believer man and hunter, Thinnandu, who, in his due course of life, becomes an ardent follower of lord Shiva. Aside from the lead actor, the film features stars like Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal in cameo appearances. Moreover, it has Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, and more in supporting roles. As the legendary tale goes, it is believed that Kannappa was a saint in the Saiva Siddhanta tradition, closely connected with the Srikalahasti Temple in Andhra Pradesh. Originally a hunter, Kannappa discovered a Siva Lingam. Offering the idol of Shiva with water and even meat from his hunts, the god was pleased with the hunter's devotion, despite it being considered an unconventional practice. As the story progresses, the man finally decides to give the god one of his eyes as an offering. As he was about to give his second eye, Lord Shiva intervened and stopped him. While multiple actors are set to appear in cameo roles, Prabhas will be playing the role of Rudra, a Rigvedic deity. The makers of the movie have announced that the film will have the actor for approximately 45 minutes of screentime. Talking about the Rebel Star's work front, Prabhas is next set to appear in the lead role for The Raja Saab. The horror comedy movie is slated to release on December 5, 2025.
