Akshay Kumar's masti-bhara 'tease-compliment' for co-star Madhoo at unveiling of 'Pan-India' epic 'Kannappa 'teaser' starring Vishnu Manchu by Chaitanya Padukone

The highly anticipated spectacular teaser for multi-starrer multi-lingual 'Kannappa', a masterpiece mytho-epic film based on the legendary tale of Kannappa, was unveiled at a special media afternoon event held at PVR-Icon in  Mumbai.

Bollywood macho mega-star Akshay Kumar, known for his simplicity, actor-producer Vishnu Manchu, director Mukesh Kumar Singh,  and other primary members of the cast and crew gathered to celebrate the moment. The event was honored by the gracious presence of Vinay Maheshwari, the Executive Producer of the film. The teaser, which has generated significant buzz, offers a glimpse into a historical narrative of devotion, sacrifice, and grandeur.'Kannappa’.

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Akshay was joined by charming ('Roja') co-star-actress Madhoo ( Madhubala) for this teaser launch-event of 'Kanappa' exclusively held for the news- media, where he seemed to be in a jestful, masti-bharaa mood. Akshay reacted  "I am so happy to meet Madhu ji today. I did a film with her. She played my lead role with me. A film called 'Elaan'... 'Zaalim' bhi ki thi. So, I am very very happy. I am meeting her after 20 years or something.. But you haven't changed at all. You look the same. And I told her also, aisa lagta hai bilkul change nahi hai. Aisa lagta hai, raat ko fridge mein jaake soh jati hai. (It seems she steps into the fridge at night to sleep."

In a soft-sweet, graceful, image-defying different role  Madhoo plays an action-oriented fierce warrior-queen Pannaga in the movie 'Kannappa'.

Movie 'Elaan' (1994) and was directed by Guddu Dhanoa. It stars Akshay Kumar, Madhoo, and Amrish Puri.. Whereas Zaalim (1994) produced by showman G P Sippy featured Akshay Kumar opposite Madhoo with co-star Vishnuvardhan.

The  Kannappa teaser was exclusively shown to media attendees at the event, with the full teaser set to be available for the audiences on March 1st. 

The highly anticipated teaser for Kannappa, an epic film based on the legendary tale of Kannappa, was unveiled in a special media event held in Mumbai. Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, actor-producer Vishnu Manchu, director Mukesh Kumar Singh, and other key members of the cast and crew gathered to celebrate the moment. The event was honored by the gracious words of Vinay Maheshwari, the Executive Producer of the film. The teaser, which has generated significant buzz, offers a glimpse into a historical narrative of devotion, sacrifice, and grandeur.

The family-entertainer film, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by M. Mohan Babu, aims to elevate audiences onto a visual and emotional journey Blending traditional storytelling with modern hi-tech film-making VFX techniques.

Call it divine coincidence !!  That just a day after the nation-wide celebration of  auspicious sacred MahaShivRatri Utsav, actor  Akshay Kumar (who had also visited the well-organized extraordinary sacred Maha Kumbh utsav, amongst over multi-crores devotees, for a holy dip at Triveni Sangam), shared his super-excitement about stepping into the cameo-role of Lord Shiva: “At first, I wasn’t sure but Vishnu's unwavering belief that I was the right person to bring Lord Shiva to life on the big screen in Indian cinema truly convinced me. The story is powerful, deeply moving, and the film has turned out to be a visual masterpiece. I’m honored to be a part of this incredible journey.".

The film, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by M. Mohan Babu, aims to take audiences on a visual and emotional journey, blending traditional storytelling with modern film-making techniques.

Amazing versatile star-actor Vishnu Manchu, who portrays the titular character, Kannappa, ( staunch devotee of Lord Shiva) expressed his personal connection to the film. “This film is not just a project for me; it’s a personal journey. I am currently visiting all the Jyotirlingas across India, I’ve felt a deep, spiritual bond with the story of Kannappa. It’s a tale of unwavering faith and sacrifice that touches the soul. Having icons like Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, and Prabhas join us on this journey gives me immense pride, because we believe this story, filled with devotion and divine power, should reach every person across the world. It’s a message that transcends borders and speaks to the heart of humanity.”

Director Mukesh Kumar Singh spoke about his experience working with the legendary cast. “Directing stalwarts mega-stars like Akshay, Mohanlal, Prabhas and also Bollywood popular actors Madhoo, Kajal Aggarwal and  Mukesh Rishi was a wonderful experience. They are all extremely collaborative, bringing a lot of energy to their roles. Vishnu’s passion for this film has been infectious, and we are committed to ensuring this incredible story reaches people everywhere,” he said.

With its breathtaking visuals and epic storyline, Kannappa promises to be one of the most anticipated films of 2025. The teaser, which has already garnered attention at the Cannes Film Festival, will be available to the public on March 1st. The film is set to release in theaters worldwide on Friday April 25, 2025.

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