Vishnu Manchu delighted by reactions to 'Kannappa' teaser at Cannes
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Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, and Prabhu Deva attended the prestigious Cannes Film Festival to promote their forthcoming film, Kannappa.
The team unveiled the teaser of this fantasy drama at the festival, garnering "fantastic reactions."
"We showcased the teaser of Kannappa here in Cannes, and it received an overwhelmingly positive response!" shared an elated Manchu on X/Twitter on Tuesday.
He also revealed that the official public release of the teaser is scheduled for June 13.
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Special screening of 'Kannappa' teased by Manchu
Before the official release, Manchu plans to screen the Telugu version of the Kannappa teaser for a select audience in Hyderabad on May 30.
In his X post, he stated, "This special screening is for a select audience who have been encouraging Kannappa throughout my journey and have been sending constant messages of support on Instagram and Twitter."
"My team will be reaching out to these special invitees. I can't wait to share the world of Kannappa with you all!"
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'Kannappa' cast graced Cannes red carpet
In addition to promoting Kannappa, Manchu, Babu, Deva, and Manchu's wife Viranica Reddy made a red carpet appearance at Cannes for the screening of Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga.
Decked out in elegant suits, the men shared their glamorous moments on the red carpet on social media.
This high-profile event served as an additional platform to generate buzz for their upcoming film.
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— Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu)here in Cannes, and it received an overwhelmingly positive response! International distributors, local Indians, and everyone showcased the teaser of *Kannappa* who saw it absolutely loved it. I am excited and have butterflies in mystomach after witnessing such fantastic… pic.twitter.com/phnLbaKhdY May 21, 2024
Film details
'Kannappa': A star-studded fantasy drama
Kannappa, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, features Manchu in the lead role.
The film's ensemble cast also includes renowned actors such as Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Akshay Kumar.
This film reportedly marks Kumar's Tollywood debut.
Meanwhile, the screenplay for Kannappa has been penned by Manchu himself along with Paruchuri Gopala Krishna, Eshwar Reddy, G Nageswara Reddy, and Thota Prasad.
The film is produced under Babu's banner.
Storyline
What is the plot of 'Kannapaa'?
The plot is said to be about an atheist hunter Kannappa—who became a devotee of Lord Shiva—and plucked out his eyes in devotion.
The shooting of Kannappa has taken place in New Zealand and Hyderabad so far.
The film has been envisioned like the popular series Lord of the Rings, said Manchu in a previous interview with Variety.
While the official release date remains unannounced, the film is expected to hit screens by year-end.