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Pink Villa
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kannappa Review: Vishnu Manchu and Preity Mukhundhan's slow-paced film boasts star power but lacks proper conflict and technical finesse
Plot Set in second century CE, in the village of Uduppura, close to a forest near Sri Kalahasti, lives Thinnadu (Vishnu Manchu). Thinnadu is a fearless tribe hunter, who also happens to be an atheist. His father, on the other hand, is a Shiva devotee. One fine day while hunting, a wild boar leads him to a sacred hill with a Shivaling. After hunting down the boar, Thinnadu feels inexplicable pain. To get the pain off his chest, he offers water and meat to the deity. This pleases Lord Shiva (Akshay Kumar) but angers Mahadeva Shastri (Mohan Babu), a Brahmin who strongly opposes meat offerings. This triggers a clash between Thinnadu's raw devotion and the rigid rituals of Shiva devotees. Thinnadu meets Nemali (Preity Mukhundhan), a princess seeking the Vayulingam, and they develop a close bond. Rudra (Prabhas), a wise mentor, subtly guides him in the right direction of devotion. A meeting with Avadhoota (Mohanlal), deepens Thinnadu's devotion, further. As tensions with Shastri and the tribals peak, Thinnadu's sacrifices transform him into Kannappa, a legendary devotee. Watch Kannappa to follow Thinnadu's journey from being an atheist to a believer. What Works for Kannappa Kannappa finds its strength in the last 40 minutes. The movie is partly able to deliver a devotional story of Thinnadu from being an atheist to Shiva's devotee. The climax, with Thinnadu's selfless act, is well intentioned and it should resonate with Shiva devotees. The divine moments, framed by Shiva and Parvati's (Kajal Aggarwal) conversations, feel authentic. It is enhanced further by soulful background music and devotional songs. Prabhas brings the star power. Mohanlal's cameo as Avadhoota and Akshay Kumar's brief role as Shiva add gravitas to the spiritual scenes. What Doesn't Work for Kannappa First things first, the movie is too long and should have been atleast 40 minutes shorter if not more. The first half drags with a sluggish pace and unnecessary subplots and it is towards the ending of the second half that the pace gets better. The conflict between Thinnadu and Mahadeva Shastri feels repetitive and lacks depth. The romantic track between Thinnadu and Nemali is sweet but underdeveloped. It lacks emotional impact. The visual effects, especially in action sequences, often appear unpolished and artificial. Action scenes feel chaotic, with them lacking sharp choreography. This in turn, dilutes the impact of even the important scenes. Watch the Kannappa Trailer Performances in Kannappa Vishnu Manchu's performance as Thinnadu is adequate but lacks depth in early scenes. He luckily manages to pull it together, to an extent, in the emotional climax. Mohan Babu is commanding as Shastri, but his role feels one-note. Prabhas, as Rudra, brings calm wisdom but is severely underused. Preity Mukhundhan is earnest as Nemali, but her character lacks substance. Mohanlal and Akshay Kumar shine in their brief roles. However, their short presence on the screen, won't give the fans a bang for their buck. Final Verdict of Kannappa Kannappa has heart but that's not enough. The devotional tale has a stirring climax but is hampered by a slow first half, weak visual effects, and uneven storytelling. It shall appeal to Shiva devotees but the lacklustre pacing and the shallow subplots will not let the content fly beyond its limited target audience.
News18
05-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
3 Teenagers, Youngest 13, Six In 20-30 Age Group: All Bengaluru Stampede Victims Below 40
Last Updated: Thousands of cricket fans thronged the stadium, so much so that the police were unable to enforce crowd control measures and even resorted to mild lathicharge All 11 victims of the Bengaluru stampede were aged below 40, with the youngest being 13 and at least six in the age group of 20 to 30. Police have identified the deceased as Divyanshi (13), Shivaling (17), Chinmayi (19), Prajwal (20), Bhoomik (20), Shravan (20), Sahana (25), Akshata (27), Devi (29), Poornachand (32), Manoj Kumar (33). The stampede due to overcrowding outside Chinnaswamy Stadium took place during the celebrations for the IPL-winning team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which brought home the trophy after an 18-year wait. Thousands of cricket fans thronged the stadium on Wednesday (June 4) with chaotic scenes at the venue, so much so that the police were unable to enforce crowd control measures and even resorted to mild lathicharge. Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said the crowd was mostly young fans, and apologised for the tragic incident. Most had come with friends and family to cheer on their team and many had travelled from other districts and states to get a glimpse of their favourite cricketers. According to reports, the youngest victim, 13-year-old Divyanshi, travelled all the way from Andhra Pradesh to see her favourite cricketer, Virat Kohli. She was visiting with her mother, aunt, and sister. The child died of suffocation and a head injury near one of the gates. Her aunt said there was no police support at the venue. 'There was no one to help provide CPR or anything. There was so much police protection when the chief minister came, but nothing at the stadium," she was quoted as saying by The CSR Journal. Shravan, another 20-year-old victim, was also from Chintamani, while Devi was from Andhra Pradesh, Shivaling from Kannur, Akshata from Mangaluru, and Poornachand, who was a civil engineer from Mandya district, as per official sources. Hospital authorities on Thursday said most of those injured in the stampede were discharged from hospitals and a few still being treated are out of danger. At Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru, of the 10 patients admitted, only two are still being treated, said medical superintendent T Kemparaju. A total of 18 patients were treated at the hospital, the official said. Kemparaju told PTI that the patients at his hospital were mostly treated for minor scrapes, breathing difficulty and anxiety. 'We are still treating a patient who had fractured his leg after he fell down and another 14-year-old boy for a minor injury. Because the injury is near his right eye, he is kept under observation," Kemparaju said.
