Kannappa Movie Review LIVE Updates: Prabhas is back on the big screen with star-studded mythological drama
Vishnu Manchu's dream project, Kannappa, has finally hit theatres. The grand mythological drama stars Manchu in the titular role, while actors Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, and Prabhas will be seen playing important roles in the film. The movie went through several controversies ahead of its release, prompting the makers to take several precautions.
Unlike other mythological dramas, Kannappa was awarded a U/A 13+ certificate by the censor board, which demanded several cuts due to objectionable words and scenes. An 11-member revision committee reviewed the film and recommended the removal or modification of around 13 scenes and certain dialogues.
Several words like Pilaka, Gilaka, Chavata, Neecha Jati were asked to be replaced with more appropriate and unobjectionable words. The censor board concluded that Kannappa was more violent than devotional. To avoid controversies, a disclaimer has been added at the beginning of the film. It briefly says that the story is based on the Srikalahasti Mahatyam by Dhurjati and the Basava Puranam, and that certain cinematic liberties have been taken. A disclaimer claiming the team received permission from the chief priest of Srikalahasti will also be shown in the beginning of the film.
To further avoid trolling and backlash, the makers also issued a statement with a strong warning of legal action against people trying to target the film in a destructive manner.
The official X account of the film, Kannappa The Movie, shared, 'Public Caution Notice. Our film Kannappa releases globally on June 27, 2025 with full lawful clearances. Misuse, distortion, or defamatory acts against the film or its stakeholders will be legally challenged.'
It further read, 'The film has been created responsibly to engage with the public at large and we thereby respectfully request all critiques to watch the film first, appreciate its substance, understand the intent and then comment on it with responsibility, rather than succumbing to premeditated biases or vendetta-fuelled commentary.'
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