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The first look of Akshay Kumar from Kannappa, one of the biggest films of the year 2025, has been released. Akshay Kumar is going to be seen as Lord Shiva in this mythological film. Kajal Aggarwal will be seen in the role of Parvati.
Recently, Akshay Kumar has shared a new poster of the film from his official Instagram account. Holding a trident in one hand and a damru in the other, Akshay Kumar shared the poster and wrote, 'Stepping into the sacred aura of Mahadev for the film Kannappa. I am proud to bring you this epic tale of life. May Lord Shiva guide us in this divine journey. Om Namah Shivay.
Before Akshay, Kajal Aggarwal's look from the film Kannappa has also been released. Kajal Aggarwal was seen in the role of Parvati in the poster released in the beginning of the year 2025. Before Kajal Aggarwal, this role was offered to Nupur Sanon, however she rejected the film due to schedule conflict. After this Nayanthara was going to be given the role of Parvati. Eventually Kajal Aggarwal was cast in this role.
Prabhas is going to play the role of Nandi in this film. However, if reports are to be believed, he will do a cameo in the film. At present his look has not been revealed. Apart from these, Mohan Babu, Vishnu Manchu, Madhu will be seen in important roles in the film. The screenplay of the film has also been prepared by actor Vishnu Manchu.
Film Kannappa will be released on 25th April
Mukesh Kumar Singh is going to direct the film Kannappa made in Telugu language. This film is going to be released on 25th April.
Akshay Kumar was surrounded by controversies after playing the role of Lord Shiva in OMG 2.
Before the film Kannappa, Akshay Kumar played the role of Lord Shiva in the 2023 film Oh My God 2. After the release of the trailer of the film, Akshay Kumar's role was heavily criticized. The priests of Mahakal temple had even sent a legal notice to the makers of the film for showing the wrong form of Lord Shiva.
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