Hi movie lovers, what's up? Have you heard about the teaser of Kannappa, which stars Vishnu Manchu as the hero, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Mohanlal in the combo? This teaser-2, released on March 1, 2025, has rocked social media in no time! Action, drama, fantasy, Shiva devotion—all combined into a full-fledged package! Vishnu Manchu's rugged look, Prabhas as Rudra avatar, Akshay Kumar as Shiva—oh, goosebumps are guaranteed after watching this teaser! What's special about this teaser? Why are fans so crazy? Randra, let's chat about the movie for a while, is the popcorn ready?
Teaser buzz: Shiva devotion, action, grand visuals!
This teaser-2, I can only say one thing—you'll be on the edge of your seat from the first second! The story of Kannappa is about a Shiva devotee, Kannappa, and how an atheist hunter sacrificed his eyes for Shiva. As soon as the teaser opens, it starts with grand visuals and blood-stained action scenes in the New Zealand forest. Vishnu Manchu as Kannappa, holding an arrow and a spear, makes a fuss in a rugged look. In the teaser climax, Prabhas' Rudra personality reveal—that spiritual look, those intense eyes—will have fans running around the theater! The teaser hinted that Akshay Kumar will appear as Shiva, but there is no full reveal—which further increased the suspense. Stars like Mohanlal, Mohan Babu, and Sarathkumar also appear, but their roles are still a secret. Stephen Devassi, Mani Sharma's background score—every beat is like a bullet in the heart! The teaser gives one impression—this is going to be a grand mythological epic in Tollywood!
Star Power: Prabhas, Akshay, Mohanlal combo!
The real highlight of this teaser is its star cast! Vishnu Manchu looks full of intensity as Kannappa—his action scenes and emotional expressions are a big plus for the film. The small glimpses of Prabhas in the role of Rudra alone were enough to give the fans a kick. As a fan wrote in X, “Prabhas ice speak, Rudra fire!” Akshay Kumar’s Telugu debut, in the role of Shiva—this will unite Bollywood and Tollywood fans. Mohanlal’s cameo also has a serious vibe, his screen presence is goosebumps as usual. Stars like Mohan Babu, Sarathkumar, Kajal Aggarwal, Preeti Mukundan are also seen in the teaser. There is a hint that Brahmanandam and Raghu Babu will give a comedy touch. So much star power in a single film—that too at a pan-India level—has been poured in!
Technical magic: New Zealand visuals, VFX hustle!
The technical team work in the teaser is not ordinary. Sheldon Chow's cinematography—he shows the locations of Auckland, Rotorua, Wanaka, and Christchurch in New Zealand as a 2nd century fantasy world. DI, sound mix at Annapurna Studios—every frame is in the Hollywood range. Stephen Devassi and Manisharma's music gives life to the teaser. Kecha Khamphaakdi stunts, Prabhu Deva choreography—the action scenes are on fire. Looking at the teaser, it is clear that VFX is heavy—80% of the film was shot in New Zealand, which is the reason for this grandeur. As a fan wrote on X, “The visuals are in the Baahubali range!”
Fans’ reaction: Hype from Cannes to social media!
The teaser first premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, where it received a bumper response from international distributors and Indians. The first teaser was released on June 14, 2024 and garnered 17 million views. Teaser-2 was released on March 1, 2025 at 11 AM and is rocking social media. As @telugufilmnagar wrote on X, “Prabhas Rudra look, those eyes speak!” Fans were on fire. Looking at the fan comments, one group said, “Vishnu Manchu rocks as Kannappa, this is a global benchmark for Tollywood,” while another group said, “Prabhas’ cameo will also take the film to the level of Baahubali.” Some are writing, “The story hasn’t revealed much, the suspense is good.” Fans have started the countdown for the April 25, 2025 release
Why should you watch this teaser?
In a word, the Kannappa teaser is a combo of grand visuals, star power, and Shiva devotion! Vishnu Manchu’s intense performance, Prabhas’ Rudra look, Akshay Kumar as Shiva, Mohanlal’s cameo, and Stephen Devassi’s score—all these make the teaser a treat not to be missed. This teaser, which received praise at the Cannes Festival, tells us how grand the film is going to be. The film is set to release in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, and English, which means a pan-India buzz is guaranteed. Watch the teaser on YouTube and share your feelings in the comments, bro
Conclusion: Get ready for April 25, 2025!
One thing is clear after watching the Kannappa teaser—this is going to be an iconic mythological epic in Tollywood! Vishnu Manchu’s dedication, star-studded cast, high-end VFX, New Zealand visuals—all these combine to take the film to a global level. Are you ready to watch this buzz in theaters on April 25, 2025? Check the teaser link now, join the hype! What do you feel about this teaser? Tell us in the comments, let’s continue the movie talk!