Akshay Kumar’s Telugu Debut: ‘Kannappa’ with Prabhas and Vishnu Manchu

Exciting news for fans! Akshay Kumar, the famous Bollywood actor, is entering Telugu cinema with the upcoming film ‘Kannappa’. He’ll be starring alongside big names like Prabhas and Vishnu Manchu.

Vishnu Manchu shared the happy news on Instagram. He posted a video where he and Mohan Babu, another well-known actor, warmly welcomed Akshay. Vishnu even presented Akshay with a shawl as a gesture of appreciation. In the caption, Vishnu expressed his thrill about having Akshay join the Telugu film industry.

Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, ‘Kannappa’ is inspired by the story of Kannappa, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. The movie is produced by Mohan Babu, and Vishnu Manchu plays the lead role. The screenplay is a collaborative effort by Vishnu and a team of talented writers.

The film boasts an impressive cast, including Mohan Babu, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Sarath Kumar, and Brahmanandam, promising an entertaining watch for audiences.

In other news, Akshay Kumar has been impressing audiences with his latest Bollywood movie ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’, where he stars alongside Tiger Shroff. During the trailer launch, Akshay described the film as similar to “Bad Boys”. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ features a stellar cast, including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar, and Alaya F.

Released on April 10, 2024, ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ faced tough competition at the box office with Ajay Devgn’s ‘Maidaan’, adding to the excitement in the world of cinema.