"We'll be back soon with an update and the New Release Date! Thank you for standing with us," Manchu Vishnu added.
Published Mar 31, 2025 | 6:06 PM ⚊ Updated Mar 31, 2025 | 6:06 PM
First-look poster of Vishnu Manchu from 'Kannappa'. (Supplied)
Manchu Vishnu’s much-anticipated mythological drama Kannappa’s release has been delayed. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Mohan Babu, Kannappa was supposed to hit the big screens on 25 April 2025.
However, recently, the actor took to his X account to share that the release has been delayed once again, as additional time is required for perfecting a crucial VFX-heavy sequence.
In the note, he wrote: “Bringing #KANNAPPA to life has been an incredible journey, and we are committed to delivering a cinematic spectacle that meets the Highest Standards. To ensure this, we need a few more weeks to perfect a key episode requiring extensive VFX work. This means the release of the project will be a bit delayed.”
“We sincerely regret the wait and understand the anticipation surrounding this film. I truly appreciate your patience and support; it means everything to us. Kannappa is a tribute to Lord Shiva’s greatest devotee, and we want to present it in the most extraordinary way possible.
Our team is working tirelessly, and we promise it will be worth it. We’ll be back soon with an update and the New Release Date!
Thank you for standing with us,” he added.
My Sincere Apologies! pic.twitter.com/WbAUJIVzHq
— Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) March 29, 2025
Vishnu Manchu is playing the titular role in the ambitious venture. His son Avram is making a debut in the flick.
The film also features Sarathkumar, Brahmanandam, Madhoo, Preity Mukundhan, Mukesh Rishi, and Tamannaah Bhatia, in key roles. Originally made in Telugu, it is dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.
Kannappa is described as a grand production that features stars from across the country, including Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, and Kajal Aggarwal.
The action entertainer is based on the true story of Bhakta Kannappa, an atheist and brave warrior who later became a devoted follower of Lord Shiva.
Kannappa, a legendary figure in Telugu folklore, famously offered his eye to the deity. Saint Manickavasagar praised Kannappa Nayanar’s devotion in Thiruvasagam, acknowledging that his devotion did not match Kannappa Nayanar’s.
Produced by AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory, the film boasts a talented crew ,including Hollywood cinematographer Sheldon Chau, action director Kecha Khamphakdee, editor Anthony Gonsalvez, and dance maestro Prabhudheva. Stephen Devassy is the film’s music composer.
Paruchuri Gopalakrishna, Burra Sai Madhav, and Thota Prasad penned the story.
