Akshay Kumar Unveils First Look as Lord Shiva in Kannappa

Mumbai: With several high-profile projects in the pipeline, Akshay Kumar continues to captivate fans with his diverse roles. Among his upcoming films, including Sky Force and Bhooth Bangla, his portrayal of Lord Shiva in the much-anticipated movie Kannappa has taken center stage.

Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, Kannappa features Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva, with a first-look poster unveiled on Instagram to much fanfare. In the poster, Akshay is depicted standing on one leg on a mountain peak, holding a trident in one hand and a damru in the other, embodying the divine aura of Mahadev. Sharing the poster, Akshay expressed his reverence:

“Stepping into the sacred aura of Mahadev for #Kannappa. I’m honored to tell this great story. May we be led by Lord Shiva on this heavenly adventure. ‘O Namah Shivaya!’”

This isn’t the first time Akshay has portrayed a divine figure; he played Lord Krishna in OMG: Oh My God! (2012) and Lord Shiva in OMG 2 (2023). His new role as Mahadev promises to be a powerful and spiritual addition to his illustrious career.

About Kannappa

Kannappa is a grand mythological drama directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Vishnu Manchu under AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory. The movie is set to release on April 25, 2025, across multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and English.

The film explores the story of Kannappa, a warrior and one of Lord Shiva’s most devoted followers. Vishnu Manchu stars as Kannappa, Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva, Prabhas as Nandi, and Kajal Aggarwal as Goddess Parvati. Earlier this month, the first-look image of Kajal Aggarwal as Parvati Devi was also released, adding to the excitement surrounding the film.

The ensemble cast includes notable actors such as Mohanlal, Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Brahmanandam, Madhoo, Mukesh Rishi, and Preity Mukhundhan. With its stellar lineup and visually captivating narrative, Kannappa is poised to redefine the mythological genre in Indian cinema.

Release Anticipation

The multilingual release ensures that Kannappa will reach a broad audience, making it one of the most awaited films of 2025. Fans are eager to see Akshay Kumar’s divine portrayal, adding to the movie’s growing buzz.

As Akshay said, this “heavenly adventure” promises to be a cinematic spectacle celebrating the essence of devotion and mythology. O Namah Shivaya!

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