Kannappa (2025)

Kannappa (2025)

Movie	:	Kannappa
Director	:	Mukesh Kumar Singh
Starring	:	Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Sarat Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, Saptagiri and More
Genres	:	Fantasy And Drama
Editing	:	Anthony
Rating	:	9.1/10
Release Date	:	27 June 2025

Synopsis 

Kannappa is the story of Thinnadu, a fierce tribal hunter who lives by instinct and believes only in karma not in the existence of God. To him, actions define a person, not faith. But his world totally changed when he stumbles upon a silent Shiva Lingam deep in the forest. Drawn by an unknown force, he slowly transforms into a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. Being from a tribal background, Thinnadu doesn't know the traditional ways of worship. Yet, his love is raw, pure, and deeply heartfelt. Impressed by his sincerity, Lord Shiva decides to test his devotion. What is this divine test? And how does Rudra reveal himself? Find out in the epic journey of faith and transformation in Kannappa.

Plus Points (+)

Kannappa is not just a movie it is the story of devotion and sacrifice. It is a story of Thinnadu, an uneducated hunter who first denied the existence of God and then became the biggest devotee of Lord Shiva.

 First half is a mixture of drama and some action scenes where Vishnu Manchu appears in the role of Thinnadu, a tribal caste hunter. All of India knows the story of Kannappa, and the audience easily predicts what's happening next. Then Brahmanandam and Raghu Babu come in the middle of the movie and add their humorous taste, while the second half is a combination of action and devotion scenes where Prabhas's entry shocks everyone.

Special thanks to director Mukesh Kumar Singh of this movie, because nowadays most of the directors of the Tamil and Telugu cinema are busy making comedy and action movies, while Mukesh Kumar Singh deserves full credit for his sincere attempt to bring the story of Kannappa to today’s generation.

After back-to-back flops with Mosagallu (2021) and Ginna (2022), Manchu Vishnuvardhan Babu, aka Vishnu Manchu, once again comes back with Kannappa, where he appears in the lead role, meaning the whole movie revolves around him. In the first half, his energy level is next level, and he gives a solid performance as Thinnadu, while in the second half, the movie revolves around devotee Thinnadu.

Prabhas, as Rudra, has a cameo in the second half where his screen presence is very short but a game changer for the movie because everyone knows the story of Kannappa that's the time Prabhas comes and lifts the film, blending humor and wisdom. On the other side, Akshay Kumar and Kajal Aggarwal appear briefly but make their presence felt.

Minus Points (-)

No doubt Kannappa is the most awaited movie of the year 2025, but most of the audience comes to watch this movie only for Prabhas, but his screen presence is short in the movie, as well as Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal having short time periods.