The highly anticipated film 'Kannappa' was released in theaters on June 27, 2025. The film stars Vishnu Manchu in the lead role, with Mukesh Kumar Singh as the director and Mohan Babu as the producer. Here's what the audience is saying.
Kannappa X Review: Released on June 27, 2025, the much-awaited film Kannappa has become a topic of discussion on social media as soon as it hit theaters. Based on the story of an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and a tribal hunter, this mythological film has won the hearts of many viewers, while some have also pointed out its shortcomings.
Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, the film stars Vishnu Manchu in the lead role. The presence of big stars like Prabhas, Mohan Babu, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Brahmanandam, and Kajal Aggarwal has further strengthened the film's star power. Kannappa's story depicts the struggle and sacrifice of the tribal warrior who even offered his eyes to Lord Shiva for his unwavering devotion.
First Half Average, Second Half Powerful
The film has received mixed reactions from the audience. On the social media platform X, one user wrote, "Saw the film Kannappa. I'll give it a rating of 3.25 out of 5. The first half was average, but the second half was amazing. Vishnu Manchu acted brilliantly, Prabhas and Mohan Babu's screen presence was also good. The film's music was outstanding."
Almost every viewer has called the second half the soul of the film. Especially the depth of emotions and song sequences in the last 20-30 minutes impressed people.
Vishnu Manchu's Acting Wins Hearts
Vishnu Manchu's acting is being highly praised on social media. A viewer who watched the film in America wrote, "The dedication with which Vishnu Manchu played the character of Kannappa is commendable. Prabhas's 17-minute cameo also added new energy to the film. The ending of the film was a bit rushed, but overall, the experience was excellent."
Another viewer wrote, "Kannappa is a cinematic triumph. Its b script and brilliant visuals keep you hooked until the end. Vishnu Manchu has made this film from the heart, and it's clear."
Powerful Climax in the Last Hour
Many users have particularly praised the last hour of the film. One viewer said, "The last 20 minutes gave me goosebumps, especially when the emotional scenes were shown with the song. The mythological aspect of the film is presented very beautifully. The whole family can watch it. Kannappa's strength also lies in its powerful co-stars. Mohan Babu, Sarathkumar, Brahmanandam and Preeti Mukundan have shown complete honesty in their roles. The presence of stars like Akshay Kumar and Mohanlal has also made the story more credible."
The film's VFX and cinematography were liked by the audience. Many people wrote on social media that it was not easy to portray a religious and mythological subject with grandeur, but director Mukesh Kumar Singh did it very effectively. The music and background score also elevated the emotional scenes of the film.
