Kannappa (film)
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| Directed by | Mukesh Kumar Singh |
| Written by | Vishnu Manchu Paruchuri Gopala Krishna G. Eshwar Reddy G. Nageswara Reddy Thota Prasad Akella Shiva Prasad Mihir Bhuta |
| Story by | Vishnu Manchu |
| Produced by | Mohan Babu |
| Starring | Vishnu Manchu Mohanlal Prabhas Akshay Kumar Kajal Aggarwal Preity Mukhundhan Mohan Babu R. Sarathkumar Madhoo |
| Cinematography | Sheldon Chau |
| Edited by | Anthony |
| Music by | Stephen Devassy |
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Running time | 182 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹200 crore |
| Box office | ₹46 crore |
Kannappa is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language epic devotional film directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, written by Vishnu Manchu, and produced by Mohan Babu. It is based on the legend of Kannappa in Hinduism, a devotee of god Shiva who sacrificed his eyes. The film stars Vishnu Manchu in the title role, alongside Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, Preity Mukhundhan, Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Madhoo, Mukesh Rishi, Devaraj, Arpit Ranka and Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran.
The film was formally launched on 18 August 2023. Principal photography began on 25 September 2023 in New Zealand. Kannappa was released in theatres worldwide on 27 June 2025. It received mixed to negative reviews from critics. The film grossed ₹26 crore worldwide and emerged as a box-office flop.