Akshay Kumar is set to make his Telugu debut with ‘Kannappa’ and has unveiled his first look as Lord Shiva. The striking image quickly went viral, with fans flooding social media with reactions.
Fans react to Akshay Kumar's Kannappa poster
Slated for release on April 25, 2025, ‘Kannappa’ boasts a stellar cast, including Kajal Aggarwal, Mohan Babu, Madhoo, and Mohanlal in key roles.
Sharing the look on Instagram, Akshay is seen in a divine avatar, holding a trishul and damru, embodying the powerful essence of Lord Shiva. “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!" read the caption.
Fans shared mixed reactions in the comments section. While some praised Akshay Kumar’s look, others expressed skepticism about his portrayal of the Hindu deity.
This is Akshay Kumar's second time portraying Lord Shiva on screen, following his role in ‘Oh My God 2’ alongside Pankaj Tripathi. In the Kannappa poster, his striking blue throat—symbolizing Shiva holding poison—stands out prominently.
Akshay Kumar films
This marks Akshay Kumar’s official Telugu debut, though he previously appeared in the bilingual film ‘Ashaant’ (1993), which was released in Kannada as Vishnu Vijaya.
Currently, Akshay is filming the horror-comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’. He recently shared a poster featuring himself drinking milk with a black cat perched on his shoulder, sparking curiosity among fans.
Meanwhile, his upcoming film ‘Sky Force’ is set to hit theaters on January 24. The film also stars Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur.