After doing a special appearance in Tamil megastar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer', Malayalamꦗ superstar Mohanlal is now confirmed to star in Vishnu Manchu's dream-project 'Kannappa'.
The movie is supposed to𓃲 be a fantaꦬsy drama film, and will have a pan-Indian approach.
Taking to his X account former🥀ly known as Twitter, Vishnu confirmed the development as he wrote: "Har Har Mahadev!" after Mohanlal was confirmed to be on board for the project.
Earlier, the director while in New Zealand had announced the shooting of t🎃he film in a lengthy post on X which he said would kick off from the ဣisland country.
New Zealand hಌas been one of the most common destinations when it comes to shoot💙ing fantasy movies or serials.
Vishnu had written: "EPIC ADVENTURE BEGINS൩. Today, I stand in awe as the adventure of a lifetime unfolds in the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand, as we commence the shooting of 'Kannappa.' This dream has been seven years in the making, and itꦜs realisation is a testament to the divine blessings of Lord Shiva and Parvathi Devi."
“The last eight months have been nothing short of a whirlwind for everyone involved in '#Kannappa’. Sleepless nights became the norm, fest🍎ivals were momentarily forgotten, holidays became scarce, and a good, uninterrupted five-hour sleep felt like a luxuri𝔉ous indulgence. The anxiety and nervousness still linger, but our spirits remain unwavering," he added.
Detailing the film’s conception, he wrote: "Seven years ago, when the eminent Tanikella Bharani first shared the concept of #Kannappa wꦡith me, I was instantly captivate﷽d by its potential. I took it upon myself to further craft and refine the story, and I cannot express enough gratitude to the incredible talents who joined me on this journey."
He continued in the post, "The support of stalwarts like Parachuri Gopalakrishna Garu, 📖Vijendra Prasad Garu, Thotapalli Sainath Garu, Thota Prasad Garu, Directors Nageshwara Reddy Garu, and Eswar Reddy Garu has been instrumental in developing a script that promises to be larger than life".
Vishnu added: “In just a few days, a 600-strong cast and crew from around the world will converge in New Zealand to bring 'Kannappa' to life. Their sacrifices,♛ leaving behind loved ones, are a testament to their unwavering be🌼lief in this project.”
“As we embark on this magnificent journey, we humbly ask for your love, support, and prayers. 'Kannappa' is not just a project; it's a labour of love, dedication, and unwavering belief. Our adventure begins, and t🦹ogether, we shall make magic happen💎. “Har Har Mahadev!”
Earlier, the T🧸elugu director had already confirmed the ღcasting of superstars Prabhas and Nayanthara both of whom signed on to the project after completing their big budget outings, namely ‘Salaar Part 1’ for Prahas and ‘Jawan’ for Nayanthara.
Mohanlal’s casting had been a tough issue due to the actor already being booked for his role in ‘Jailer’ as we﷽ll as his own upcoming Malayalam film ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’.
But now, the roster is com✨plete with over three superstars.
Vishnu has mostly kept all the details, including ones related to casting under the wraps. However, some details h꧃ad leaked out though he covered the leaks and requested social media users to not leak out any information before time.
‘Kannappa’ is so far said to be based around the legend of Kannappa, an✃ ardent devotee of Lord Shiva who was supposed to be an avatar of Arjuna himself. One of the 63 nayanars, Kannappa according to legend had pl🍸ucked out his eye as an offering to the deity, and performed a dance of penance which impressed Mahadev so much that he blessed him and gave him divine abilities.
