JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL
Kannappa First Review: Rajinikanth watches film with Vishnu Manchu in private screening, says 'I’ve been waiting 22 years'
Rajinikanth watches Kannappa in a private screening with Vishnu Manchu and Mohan Babu.
Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu, is releasing in theaters on June 27, 2025, aiming for a grand release. Now, the movie has been watched by superstar Rajinikanth, sharing his first response to the mythological fantasy venture.
In a post on social media, actor-producer Mohan Babu shared a few glimpses with Rajinikanth, watching the film with his best friend. With few words, the veteran actor said:
“On June 15, Pedarayudu completed 30 glorious years since its theatrical release. On the same day, my best friend Rajinikanth watched #Kannappa along with his family. The love, warmth, and encouragement he gave after the film is something I will never forget.”
Apart from him, Mohan Babu’s son and the lead actor, Vishnu Manchu, revealed how Rajinikanth hugged him after watching the film and said, “Last night, Rajinikanth uncle watched #Kannappa.”
“After the film, he gave me a tight hug. He told me that he loved #Kannappa. I’ve been waiting 22 years as an actor for that hug,” he added.
See the glimpses ft Rajinikanth
Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu, is an upcoming fantasy film based on the legend of Kannappa from Hindu mythology. The story narrates the tale of a non-believer man who, in his due course of life, becomes an ardent follower of lord Shiva.
Aside from the lead actor, the film features stars like Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal in cameo appearances. Moreover, it has Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, and more in supporting roles.
On the other hand, Rajinikanth is all set to hit the big screens with Coolie this year. The film, slated to release on August 14, 2025, is an action entertainer with Lokesh Kanagaraj at its helm.
Veteran stars like Nagarjuna Akkineni and Upendra Rao play key roles, with Aamir Khan appearing in a cameo. Aside from them, Coolie has Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, and more, with Pooja Hegde appearing for a dance number.
Moreover, the superstar is currently filming for the sequel venture Jailer 2, helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The action-packed film would have the actor reprise his role as “Tiger” Muthuvel Pandian from the 2023 blockbuster Jailer.
Trending Stories
Latest Articles
