The film is based on the true story of a warrior who fought for his people and tribe but didnโt believe in God and how he eventually becomes the greatest devotee of Lord Shiva. Youโll witness this transformation unfold on screen.
The film is long and the first half suffers due to its slow pace. But the interval block, terrific Mohanlalโs sequence, Prabhas Fantastic cameo, and above all, the climax, take the film to another level altogether.
Vishnu manchu was born to play Kanappa. His performance is top-notch - he pours his soul into both the action and emotional scenes, and it shows on the big screen. His acting in the last 15 minutes could define his career ,the audience will shower immense love on this role.
Akshay kumar embodies Lord Shiva with sheer perfection,radiating divine aura and purity that leaves a lasting impact. Kajal agarwal as Maa Parvati is graceful and emotionally resonant, while Mohan babu delivers a superlative performance .
Overall, Kanappa is a good film. The slow pace and modest production values are its weak points, but the last 40 minutes featuring Vishnu Manchu memorable performance , along with Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva, and Prabhas as Rudra, make it worth watching.