Rajinikanth’s
Reaction
To
Kannappa:
With
just
days
to
go
for
its
theatrical
release,
Kannappa,
the
upcoming
Telugu
mythological
action
drama,
has
received
an
early
endorsement
from
none
other
than
superstar
Rajinikanth.
The
veteran
actor
watched
the
film
in
a
private
screening
on
June
15,
alongside
his
family,
and
shared
his
reaction
with
the
makers.
The
film,
directed
by
Mukesh
Kumar
Singh
and
headlined
by
Vishnu
Manchu,
is
set
to
hit
cinemas
worldwide
on
June
27,
2025.
The
development
was
shared
by
both
Vishnu
Manchu
and
producer
Mohan
Babu
on
social
media
on
June
16,
drawing
attention
from
fans
and
the
film
industry
alike.
According
to
their
posts,
the
private
screening
coincided
with
the
30th
anniversary
of
Pedarayudu,
a
1995
film
starring
Mohan
Babu
and
Rajinikanth.
Posting
on
X,
Mohan
Babu
wrote,
“On
June
15,
Pedarayudu
completed
30
glorious
years
since
its
theatrical
release.
And
on
the
same
day,
my
best
friend
@rajinikanth
watched
Kannappa
along
with
his
family.
The
love,
warmth,
and
encouragement
he
gave
after
the
film
is
something
I
will
never
forget.
Thank
you,
Mitrama.”
On June 15, Pedarayudu completed 30 glorious years since its theatrical release.
And on the same day, my best friend @rajinikanth watched # along with his family.
The love, warmth, and encouragement he gave after the film is something I will never forget.
Thank you,… pic.twitter.com/u5iqXlsjfr
— Mohan Babu M (@themohanbabu) June 16, 2025 “>
Vishnu
Manchu
Reveals
Rajinikanth’s
Reaction
Vishnu
Manchu
also
shared
his
experience
on
social
media,
calling
the
moment
one
of
the
most
memorable
in
his
acting
career.
“Last
night,
Rajinikanth
uncle
watched
Kannappa.
After
the
film,
he
gave
me
a
tight
hug.
He
told
me
that
he
loved
Kannappa.
I’ve
been
waiting
22
years
as
an
actor
for
that
hug!!!
Today,
I
feel
encouraged.
Humbled.
Grateful,”
he
wrote.
Kannappa
is
based
on
the
popular
legend
of
a
tribal
hunter
who
transforms
from
an
atheist
to
a
devout
follower
of
Lord
Shiva,
ultimately
offering
his
own
eyes
in
an
act
of
supreme
devotion.
Vishnu
Manchu
plays
the
lead,
with
an
ensemble
cast
that
includes
Mohan
Babu,
R.
Sarathkumar,
Brahmanandam,
and
others.
The
film
also
features
special
appearances
by
Mohanlal,
Prabhas,
Akshay
Kumar,
and
Kajal
Aggarwal.
Produced
by
Twenty
Four
Frames
Factory
and
AVA
Entertainment,
Kannappa
was
shot
primarily
in
New
Zealand.
The
music
has
been
composed
by
Stephen
Devassy,
with
sound
mixing
done
at
Annapurna
Studios.
With
advance
bookings
set
to
open
in
Telugu-speaking
regions
on
June
25,
the
film
is
gearing
up
for
its
global
release.
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