Akshay Kumar’s First Look Poster From Vishnu Manchu’s Next Fantasy Drama Kannappa Out, Fans React

Akshay Kumar is all set to make his Telugu debut with Vishnu Manchu’s next fantasy drama titled Kannappa. The film’s release date has not been announced till now. Well, recently on Akshay Kumar’s birthday, Vishnu shared the first look of the actor on social media. Fans can’t keep calm and are super excited. Looks like Akshay will be essaying the role of Lord Shiva.

Taking to his X handle, Vishnu shared the look and wished Akshay Kumar, “Happy Birthday to the one and only Mr. Akshay Kumar! Best wishes on your special day!” In the poster, Akshay Kumar’s hand is visible, dressed as Lord Shiva’s hand. The poster reads also “Though lord Shiva reigns supreme power over all realms, he humbly surrenders to the devotion of his followers.” As soon as the poster was shared, fans reacted. One of the fans wrote, “Sir weapon details missing in the picture.” Another wrote, “He is everywhere The boss of Indian cinematic.”

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Earlier, Trade Analyst Ramesh Bala had confirmed the news on X and written, “Bollywood Superstar @akshaykumar joins the cast of Prestigious Pan-India Biggie – Actor @iVishnuManchu’s Big Budget movie #Kannappa. After #Prabhas, @Mohanlal, @PDdancing and @realsarathkumar – @akshaykumar is one more grand addition to the movie’s cast…Stay tuned for more exciting updates..(sic)”. In March, the makers dropped the first look on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, which has sent the fandom into a frenzy.

The film will also feature Prabhas, Mohanlal and Nayanthara, among others. This film marks Akshay’s debut in Telugu cinema, although he had a role in the bilingual film ‘Ashaant’ (1993), released in Kannada as ‘Vishnu Vijaya.’

On his birthday, Akshay Kumar also shared first look of his horror comedy film Bhooth Bangla. The look features Akshay Kumar drinking milk while a black cat is sitting on his shoulder. Not much is known about the new horror-comedy yet, but it’s expected to involve black magic, with Akshay working with three heroines. A report in Mid-Day suggested that a motion poster for the film might be released on Akshay’s birthday. The film is set to start shooting by the end of this year and continue into the first half of 2025.