Actor-writer Vishnu Manchu has grand plans for big-budget Indian epic “Kannappa.”
The film revisits the folk tale of Kannappa, an atheist hunter who became a devotee of Hindu god Shiva and plucked out his eyes in an act of extreme devotion. The story was previously filmed in the Kannada and Telugu languages as “Bedara Kannappa” and “Kalahasti Mahatyam” in 1954, both starring Rajkumar; in the Hindi language as “Shiv Bhakta” (1955), starring Shahu Modak; in Telugu again as “Bhakta Kannappa” (1976), starring Krishnam Raju; and in Kannada again as “Shiva Mecchida Kannappa” (1988), starring Rajkumar, Shiva Rajkumar and Puneeth Rajkumar.
Manchu plays the title role in the latest interpretation of the story, written by him and directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, best known for his television adaptations of Indian epics “Ramayana” and “Mahabharata.” Telugu film industry stalwarts Prabhas (the Baahubali franchise) and Mohan Babu (“Shaakuntalam”), who also produces, Kannada industry megastar Shiva Rajkumar (“Ghost...
The film revisits the folk tale of Kannappa, an atheist hunter who became a devotee of Hindu god Shiva and plucked out his eyes in an act of extreme devotion. The story was previously filmed in the Kannada and Telugu languages as “Bedara Kannappa” and “Kalahasti Mahatyam” in 1954, both starring Rajkumar; in the Hindi language as “Shiv Bhakta” (1955), starring Shahu Modak; in Telugu again as “Bhakta Kannappa” (1976), starring Krishnam Raju; and in Kannada again as “Shiva Mecchida Kannappa” (1988), starring Rajkumar, Shiva Rajkumar and Puneeth Rajkumar.
Manchu plays the title role in the latest interpretation of the story, written by him and directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, best known for his television adaptations of Indian epics “Ramayana” and “Mahabharata.” Telugu film industry stalwarts Prabhas (the Baahubali franchise) and Mohan Babu (“Shaakuntalam”), who also produces, Kannada industry megastar Shiva Rajkumar (“Ghost...
- 11/23/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Actor Vishnu Manchu, who is known for his versatile roles in Telugu cinema, is gearing up for his dream project Kannappa, a pan-Indian film based on the life of the legendary devotee of Lord Shiva. The film, which was launched in August with a grand ceremony in Srikalahasti, is being directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Vishnu’s father and veteran actor Mohan Babu.
The film has already created a lot of buzz among the fans and media, as it is said to feature some of the biggest stars from different languages. According to the latest reports, Rebel Star Prabhas and Malayalam superstar Mohanlal have agreed to play cameo roles in Kannappa.
Kannappa Movie
According to reports, The film also stars Nayanthara as Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. Nayanthara, who is one of the most popular actresses in South India, has previously worked with Prabhas in Billa...
The film has already created a lot of buzz among the fans and media, as it is said to feature some of the biggest stars from different languages. According to the latest reports, Rebel Star Prabhas and Malayalam superstar Mohanlal have agreed to play cameo roles in Kannappa.
Kannappa Movie
According to reports, The film also stars Nayanthara as Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. Nayanthara, who is one of the most popular actresses in South India, has previously worked with Prabhas in Billa...
- 9/30/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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