Akshay Kumar Sends Love To Ajay Devgn, Kajol As Kannappa And Maa Lock Horns In Theatres

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Akshay Kumar wished Ajay Devgn and Kajol good luck for their film Maa, which is clashing with his film Kannappa on June 27. He shared a heartfelt note on his X handle.
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When two big Bollywood films clash at the box office, it often sparks talk of rivalry, competition, and who'll win the numbers game. But Akshay Kumar is all about spreading good vibes even when his film Kannappa is locking horns with Maa, which stars Kajol and is produced by his longtime buddy Ajay Devgn.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, Akshay shared a warm message. Tagging Ajay and Kajol, he wrote, '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? (sic)," he wrote.
'Goodluck to Kajol and you bhai…May the power be with you (sic)," Akshay added. He even shared the Maa trailer on his X handle, and fans were quick to praise him for supporting his fellow stars with such grace.
Take a look:
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? 😬Goodluck to Kajol and you bhai…May the power be with you. 😊 @ajaydevgn @itsKajolD pic.twitter.com/FEBDmPVMwE — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 24, 2025
Both Kannappa and Maa are hitting the big screens this Friday, and what's interesting is that they're both deeply rooted in mythology. While Kannappa traces the journey of a staunch atheist who transforms into one of Lord Shiva's most devoted followers, Maa also draws from mythological themes.
In Kannappa, Vishnu Manchu takes on the titular role, while Akshay Kumar makes a powerful appearance as Lord Shiva. The film also boasts a star-studded cast including Kajal Aggarwal, Prabhas, Mohanlal and more.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has approved the Telugu film Kannappa with a U/A 13+ certificate. Notably, it was the Revising Committee (RC) that passed the film after the Examining Committee (EC) raised objections, prompting its referral to the RC. The RC approved the film but requested several cuts.
They instructed the filmmakers to delete and alter certain visuals involving blood, dead bodies, decapitations, and close-ups of arrow piercings. A 4-second shot of a sunset silhouette was also removed. The cut list indicated the removal of visuals with yellow-red colour, lasting 21 seconds. A computer-generated text referring to tribal names was cut. One scene was modified to show water on a deity instead of a close-up of a leg on the deity.
Meanwhile, Maa brings a darker, more intense flavour to the screen. Touted as a mythological horror drama, the film follows a mother's terrifying yet fierce journey to save her daughter from sinister, otherworldly forces. Kajol leads the narrative, and from what we've seen so far, she's going full force.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the film with a UA 16+ rating, meaning it's suitable for viewers aged 16 and above. For younger audiences, parental guidance is advised. The film's runtime has also been confirmed. It clocks in at 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes).
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