Kannappa X Review: Vishnu Manchu Dominates Prabhas In This Intense Movie
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Kannappa delves deep into our history, bringing to life the extraordinary journey of Kannappa Nayanar, a revered Shaivite saint known for his unyielding devotion to Lord Shiva.
Kannappa X Review: Prabhas' much-awaited movie Kannappa is finally in theatres, and early reviews suggest that the film is a must-watch. On Friday morning, several X (formerly Twitter) users took to their respective handles and reviewed the movie. While some argued that Kannappa is an 'intense" movie with a 'top-notch" performance by Prabhas, others heaped praises on Vishnu Manchu's role and claimed that he dominated the film.
'Just watched @iVishnuManchu Kannappa in the USA. Slower first half and a more engaging second half. Vishnu's performance is stellar and top-notch; more than 17 min of Prabhas's screen time. Ending is intense. Vishnu Tried very hard to create an epic and the movie is worth watching. 3.5🌟/5 for me," one of the users wrote.
Just watched @iVishnuManchu Kannappa in the USA. Slower first half and a more engaging second half. Vishnu's performance is stellar and top notch; more than 17 min of Prabhas's screen time. Ending is intense. Vishnu Tried very hard to create an epic and the movie is worth… pic.twitter.com/l2NK1VEEMC — Ravi Prabhu (@raviprabhu) June 26, 2025
'#KannappaMovie is a cinematic triumph The gripping story and masterful screenplay captivate from start to finish. Every actor delivers a stellar performance, but @iVishnuManchu dominated everyone with his phenomenal portrayal. A must-watch masterpiece! ⭐️ 4/5," added another.
#KannappaReview #KannappaMovie is a cinematic triumph The gripping story and masterful screenplay captivate from start to finish. Every actor delivers a stellar performance, but @iVishnuManchu dominated everyone with his phenomenal portrayal. A must-watch masterpiece! ⭐️ 4/5 pic.twitter.com/tI0ui2aFtO — Krishna🚩 (@KrishnaRTFAN) June 26, 2025
Another user praised Akshay Kumar's opening scene in the movie and added that even Mohanlal's appearance is 'too good".
Kannappa delves deep into our history, bringing to life the extraordinary journey of Kannappa Nayanar, a revered Shaivite saint known for his unyielding devotion to Lord Shiva. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by M. Mohan Babu, Kannappa is set to be a cinematic marvel, blending traditional storytelling with cutting-edge technology to create an awe-inspiring visual spectacle.
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