
'Kannappa' vs 'MAA' Clash: Akshay Kumar extends wishes to Ajay Devgn as gear up to lock horns at box office; latter says, 'Tu Trishul leke aa aur main Maa ka aashirwad…"
Akshay Kumar
and
Ajay Devgn
, two of Bollywood's biggest action heroes, have always shared a strong friendship, even when their films have been released around the same time. Now, with 'Kannappa' and 'MAA' set to hit theatres this weekend, Akshay has once again won hearts by sharing a heartfelt message for his 'yaar' Ajay, showing that their bond goes beyond box office competition.
Akki, who is also gearing up for the release of his film 'Kannappa' on Friday, shared a video of Kajol and penned a sweet message for team 'MAA' that read, "Yaar Ajay hum dono ki picture aa rahi hai iss Friday. Tu apne fans ki good wishes #Kannappa ko bhej de aur main mere
Mahadev
ki blessing #Maa ko. Kya bolta hai? Good luck to Kajol and you bhai…May the power be with you."
Ajay replied to the post saying, 'Tu Trishul leke aa aur main Maa ka aashirwad… Good luck to us both."
Akshay to Appear as Lord Shiva
Akshay Kumar will be seen in an extended cameo in 'Kannappa', a Telugu mythological epic. The film stars Vishnu Manchu in the lead role and is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. The film boasts a strong cast including Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Madhoo, Brahmanandam, Mukesh Rishi, and Brahmaji. Akshay plays the role of Lord Shiva in the film.
Adding to the excitement, superstars Prabhas and Mohanlal will also make special appearances in important roles.
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About Ajay Devgn's 'MAA'
Ajay Devgn's 'MAA' is a spin-off of the 2024 hit supernatural thriller Shaitaan, which starred Devgn and R Madhavan. Directed by Vishal Furia and produced by Devgn Films and Panorama Studios, MAA is a mythological horror film with Kajol in the lead role.
The movie is part of a growing horror-thriller universe that Ajay Devgn is creating, and it aims to take the story forward with a new mythological twist.
Box Office Clash on June 27
Both 'Kannappa' and 'MAA' are set to release on June 27, and fans are excited to see how the box office battle unfolds. However, thanks to the strong friendship and mutual support between Akshay and Ajay, many believe the weekend will be more of a celebration than a clash.
The two stars have shared the screen in hits like 'Suhaag', 'Insan', and most recently, 'Singham Again', and their off-screen bond continues to win hearts.
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