Akshay Kumar Unveils Mahadev Look in Telugu Film 'Kannappa'
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Synopsis
Akshay Kumar is set to portray Mahadev in his Telugu film debut, 'Kannappa', expressing his honor in bringing this epic tale to life. The film is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and is based on the legend of Kannappa, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva.
Key Takeaways
- Akshay Kumar debuts in Telugu cinema.
- He plays Lord Shiva in “Kannappa”.
- The film depicts the legend of Kannappa.
- Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh.
- Scheduled release on April 25.
Mumbai, Jan 20 (NationPress) Bollywood sensation Akshay Kumar is poised to portray Mahadev in his inaugural Telugu film titled “Kannappa”, expressing his honor in bringing this legendary narrative to life.
In his role as Lord Shiva, Akshay took to Instagram to unveil his first look. The image showcases him wielding a trishul in one hand and a damru in the other. The poster features the text “Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva” and “The Supreme Lord Who Rules Over The Three Worlds Surrenders Himself to Pure Devotion.”
He captioned the post: “Stepping into the sacred aura of Mahadev for #Kannappa. Honored to bring this epic tale to life. May Lord Shiva guide us on this divine journey. Om Namah Shivaya!”
“Kannappa” is a mythological film helmed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Mohan Babu. It draws inspiration from the tale of Kannappa, a devotee of Hindu god Shiva. The cast includes Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmanandam, Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan, Madhoo, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal.
The film is slated for release on April 25.
Earlier in 2023, Akshay portrayed the role of a messenger of Lord Shiva in “OMG 2”, a spiritual sequel to OMG – Oh My God!.
“OMG 2” tells the story of Kanti Sharan Mudgal, a God-fearing man whose life spirals out of control when his son is expelled from school for a supposedly “vulgar” act. A messenger of Lord Shiva intervenes to assist him, leading Kanti to confront all who have wronged his son, including his greatest adversary, Kamini Maheshwari.
Currently, Akshay is preparing for the release of his forthcoming film “Sky Force”.
