Team ‘Kannappa’ with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
| Photo Credit: @iVishnuManchu/X

We had previously reported that the release of Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, and Akshay Kumar, has been postponed. Originally scheduled for April 25, the film’s release has been delayed to allow more time for visual effects work, according to the filmmakers.

The makers of the film have now announced a new release date. Dr. Mohan Babu, Vishnu Manchu, Prabhu Deva, and executive producer Vinay Maheshwari met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who unveiled the release date poster for Kannappa. The film will hit theatres on June 27.

Kannappa is a mythological drama based on the story of Bhakta Kannappa, a devotee of Lord Shiva. Vishnu Manchu plays the lead role, with Mohanlal and Prabhas also in key roles. Akshay Kumar makes his Telugu debut as Lord Shiva, while Kajal Aggarwal plays Goddess Parvati. Actors Preity Mukhundhan, Sarathkumar, Brahmanandam and Madhooare also set to play important roles

Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by M Mohan Babu, Sheldon Chau is the cinematographer of the film while Anthony Gonsalvez is the editor. The film’s music is composed by Stephen Devassy.