Vishnu Manchu’s mythological drama ‘Kannappa’, starring Akshay Kumar, has been creating a lot of excitement among audiences. However, a recent comment by cast member Raghu Babu during a promotional event has left fans feeling disappointed.
Kannappa actor gets trolled for his comments
At the event, Raghu Babu reportedly warned trolls against criticizing Kannappa, saying, "If anyone trolls the movie Kannappa, they will face the wrath and curse of Lord Shiva..." The remark didn't sit well with internet users. While some found it amusing, others dismissed it as a 'strange marketing stunt.'
A Reddit user shared the post, sparking a wave of disappointment from many users.
Recently, speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Manchu disclosed that Akshay Kumar rejected the offer twice before he accepted the role.
Manchu said, “Akshay sir rejected my offer the first two times we went to him. I then had to go through another director to convince him. I told him that he should be the face of Lord Shiva for this generation. For earlier generations, there were other people. But today there is only one face, and that is Akshay Kumar. That’s how I convinced him.”
About Akshay Kumar's Kannappa
Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Mohan Babu, ‘Kannappa’ is a mythological drama based on the legend of Kannappa, a devout follower of Lord Shiva in Hinduism.
The film stars Vishnu Manchu in the titular role, alongside Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmanandam, Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan, and Madhoo in supporting roles. Special cameo appearances are made by Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal. ‘Kannappa’ is set to release in theaters on April 25, 2025.