Kannappa: Makers of Vishnu Manchu's mythological drama unveil captivating poster of Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva on his birthday

On Akshay Kumar's birthday, Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa team has unveiled an intriguing poster of the actor as Lord Shiva. Check it out!

Updated on Sep 09, 2024  |  12:43 PM IST |  93.7K
Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa team drops b'day boy Akshay Kumar's striking poster as Lord Shiva
Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa team drops b'day boy Akshay Kumar's striking poster as Lord Shiva (PC: Kannappa movie X)

On Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar's birthday, the makers of Vishnu Manchu's mythological drama Kannappa dropped a captivating poster of the actor as Lord Shiva today (September 9). Although Akshay's face is not revealed, his muscular arms donned with the symbolic Rudraksha mala further enhance the excitement of the moviegoers to see him in the role. Check out the intriguing poster below!


Sharing the poster, the makers penned, "A Heartfelt Birthday wish to @akshaykumar! Your portrayal of Lord Shiva in this film is a testament to your unwavering dedication. Team #Kannappa celebrates you today and always." It is worth mentioning that Akshay Kumar has previously essayed the role of Lord Shiva in OMG 2. The 2023 film starred Yami Gautam, Pankaj Tripathi, and Aarush Varma among others. The film was an official sequel to OMG that was released in 2012. Only time will tell how the Bade Miyan Chote Miyan actor will bring in new elements as Lord Shiva in this upcoming project. 

For the unversed, Kannappa is a mythological fantasy film helmed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. The upcoming film is based on the tale of a staunch devotee of the Hindu god Shiva. 

Popular Telugu star Vishnu Manchu has also contributed to the screenplay for Kannappa. It is pertinent to mention that the actor has previously showcased his screenwriting skills in his 2021 film Mosagallu. Kannappa, the big-budget venture is being made under the banners of AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory.

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Apart from Vishnu Manchu, the film boasts an ensemble cast including Mohan Babu, Sarathkumar, Brahmanandam, Mukesh Rishi,  Madhoo, and Preity Mukhundan in pivotal roles. Kannappa was shot originally in Telugu, however, the film is set to captivate audiences with dubbed releases in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, and English.

The new poster of Kannappa has certainly taken the excitement around Vishnu Manchu's ambitious project tenfold.  How excited are you to watch the upcoming film on the silver screen? Tell us in the comments.

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