Kannappa Review

Kannappa (2025) Movie: What's Behind

Manchu Vishnu is coming with a devotional entertainer Kannappa directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. The film is made with a huge budget of over Rs 200crs and is releasing on Pan India level with powerful cameos from Mohan Lal, Akshay Kumar, Kajal and Prabhas. To the top of it, the film has renowned cast of Mohan Babu, and Sarath Kumar, in important roles. Vishnu and Mohan Babu made sure the film made on huge proportions and carried out entire promotions. Vishnu Manchu hasn't sold Kannappa OTT rights yet. Let us see what impact the film made on movie lovers at Pan India level as it hit the big screens today on 27 June 2025.

Kannappa (2025) Movie: Story Review

Kannappa's story revolves around Thinnadu, an atheist hunter and how he transformed into a great devotee of Lord Shiva. Thinnadu (Manchu Vishnu), son of Nathanathudu (Sarath Kumar), starts hating God due to the shocking incidents in his childhood.

Thinnadu is deeply connected to his mother who passed away during his childhood. He falls for beautiful girl Nemali (Preity Mukundan) and just when everything seems to go well, danger lurks in his tribe and other tribes in the form of Kalamukha (Arpit Rana), who is after Vayulinga.

Where this leads to and what role Lord Shiva (Akshay Kumar), Goddess Parvathi (Kajal Agarwal), Mahadeva Shastri (Mohan Babu), Kirata (Mohan Lal), Rudra (Prabhas), tribal leaders Mundadu (Devraj), Kampadu (Mukesh Rishi), Pannaga (Madhu Bala) play and how Thinnadu become Kannappa, a great devotee of Lord Shiva from the rest of the story.

Kannappa (2025) Movie: Artists Review

Manchu Vishnu put in a lot of effort for his role. He enacted stunts and delivered dialogues in his own style with ease. He performed well during the emotional scenes especially during the climax. Mohan Babu brings in his experience to his role as Mahadeva Shastri. He brings depth and leaves impact with his unique dialogue delivery especially in second half. 

Preity Mukundan indulged in a glamour treat on the screen. She oozed sensuously not only in scenes but also in songs. Manchu Vishnu and Preity Mukundan's chemistry is sizzling on the screen. Sarath Kumar performed well in the emotional role of the father. He showed his experience on the screen. He delivered dialogues elevating the emotions in his role.

Mohan Lal is good in the cameo of Kiraata. Akshay Kumar looked decent in the role of Lord Shiva and Kajal Agarwal complimented him as Goddess Parvathi. The conversation between Akshay Kumar and Kajal Agarwal generates interest.

Prabhas made a powerful impact in the role of Rudra. His scenes and impactful dialogues take the scenes to another level. His scenes with Mohan Babu, Manchu Vishnu and Preity Mukundan in various situations generate thumping response from all quarters.

Others like Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, Saptagiri, Mukesh Rishi, Madhubala, Aishwarya Bhaskaran, Brahmaji, Devaraj, Raghu Babu, Siva Balaji, Sampath Ram, Lavi Pajni, Surekha Vani, Kaushal and Adhurs Raghu performed according to their roles.

Kannappa (2025) Movie: Technicians Review

Kannappa story and screenplay is provided by Manchu Vishnu himself and he deserves full credit for his sincere attempt. The narration starts in an interesting way Director Mukesh Kumar Singh takes his own time introducing various characters and then concentrates only on highlighting only the valour and romance of the Thinnadu.

The first half with the interval block with Thinnadu's flashback, sets the stage for the second half. While the first half is full of romance and action, the second half is more on devotion and the transformation of Thinnadu. Second half is loaded with emotions and the film takes a new turn with the entry of Prabhas, he is the game-changer. The emotional climax where Vishnu Manchu delivered his career best by performance and the powerful dialogues regarding the existence of Lord Shiva connect chords and touch the hearts of all.

Mukesh Kumar Singh's direction is good and the story and screenplay by Vishnu Manchu is decent. The cinematography of Sheldon Chau added value to the narration. It turned the film into a rich one visually. The background score of Stephan Devassy is good and is in sync with the story. The songs pertaining to Lord Shiva are good. Editing of Anthony Gonsalvez could have been better, especially in the first half. Production values are grand.

Kannappa: Advantages

• Manchu Vishnu Dedication
• Prabhas Impactful Role
• Mohan Babu, Mohan Lal Characters
• Songs on Lord Shiva
• Emotionally Charged Climax

Kannappa: Disadvantages

• Parts Of First half
• Slow Pace At Times
• Excess Dose Of Romance

Kannappa (2025) Movie: Rating Analysis

Altogether, Kannappa is a devotional entertainer showcasing the devotion of Thinnadu towards Lord Shiva. Manchu Vishnu played the key role and for pan India release, he roped in various stars from all industries and Mukesh Kumar Singh directed it quite aptly. He added a few commercial elements to attract the attention of all sections of viewers. A little fine-tuning of the story, racy screenplay in the first half could have added value to the final output. But, the final hour uplifted the film where the transformation of Thinnadu to Kannappa is dealt in an impactful manner. The emotionally charged climax surely resonate with the audience. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 3 rating for Kannappa.