Kannappa FIRST Review Out: Rajinikanth Hugs Vishnu Manchu After Watching Film
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Vishnu Manchu's film Kanappa, with cameos by Akshay Kumar, Prabhas, and Mohanlal, received praise from Rajinikanth. The film releases on June 27, 2025.
Kanappa, starring Vishnu Manchu, and cameos by Akshay Kumar, Prabhas and Mohanlal, was first reviewed by none other than Rajinikanth. Vishnu Manchu took to X (formerly Twitter) and informed that the film's first review is out. He also posted a series of photos with Thalaiva, expressing his excitement after getting a hug from him.
Vishnu Manchu posed with Rajinikanth after showing him his upcoming film, Kanappa. Taking to Instagram, he wrote that the Jailer actor gave him a hug, a wish that he was waiting to get fulfilled for the past 22 years. 'Last night, @rajinikanth
uncle watched #Kannappa. After the film, he gave me a tight hug. He told me that he loved #Kannappa. I've been waiting 22 years as an actor for that hug!!!"
He added, 'Today, I feel encouraged. Humbled. Grateful. #Kannappa is coming on 27th June and I can't wait for the world to feel the magic of Lord Shiva. #HarHarMahadev." Take a look:
Last night, @rajinikanth uncle watched #Kannappa. After the film, he gave me a tight hug. He told me that he loved #Kannappa.I've been waiting 22 years as an actor for that hug!!!
Today, I feel encouraged. Humbled. Grateful. #Kannappa is coming on 27th June and I can't wait… pic.twitter.com/HDYlLuDsdc
— Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) June 16, 2025
Led by Vishnu Manchu, Kanappa is a mythological action epic that features superstar cameos from Akshay Kumar, Prabhas, and Mohanlal, making it one of the year's most star-studded releases. Vishnu plays Thinnadu, a brave warrior who becomes Bhaktha Kannappa, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. Akshay Kumar portrays Lord Shiva, Prabhas brings intensity as Rudra, and Mohanlal gives a powerful performance as Kirata. Watch the trailer of Kanappa here:
Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, the film is being pitched as one of the biggest pan-Indian ventures of the year. It will have a worldwide release on June 27, 2025. The makers described their film as, 'A powerful retelling of the historic and devotional saga of a simple hunter whose ultimate sacrifice became legend. Kannappa takes you into the world of faith, timeless courage, and divine connection."
Kannappa is an ambitious mythological drama backed by veteran actor Mohan Babu, with his son Vishnu Manchu in the lead. The film features an impressive ensemble cast including Kajal Aggarwal, Preity Mukundhan, Brahmanandam, and Sarath Kumar. Helmed by director Mukesh Kumar Singh, the project is being produced under the banners of Twenty Four Frames Factory and AVA Entertainment. Notably, Vishnu Manchu has also written the story and screenplay for the film, which is slated for release on June 27, 2025.
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