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{{short description|Upcoming film directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kannappa
| image =
| caption =
| director = Mukesh Kumar Singh
| story = {{Ubl |[[Tanikella Bharani]] | [[Vishnu Manchu]]}}
| writer = {{Ubl | [[Paruchuri Gopala Krishna]] | [[G. Nageswara Reddy]] | Thota Prasad}}
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes
| label1= Dialogues by
| data1 = {{Ubl|[[Sai Madhav Burra]] | [[Sainath Thotapalli]] | Mihir Bhuta}}
}}
| screenplay = {{Ubl | Mukesh Kumar Singh | [[Vishnu Manchu]] | [[Mohan Babu]]}}
| producer = [[Mohan Babu]]
| starring = {{Ubl | [[Vishnu Manchu]] | [[Mohan Babu]] | [[Prabhas]]}}
| based_on =
| narrator =
| cinematography = Sheldon Chau
| editing = [[Anthony (film editor)]]
| music = {{Ubl | [[Mani Sharma]] | [[Stephen Devassy]]}}
| studio = {{Ubl | [[24 Frames Factory]] | AVA Entertainment}}
| country = India
| language = {{Ubl | [[Telugu language|Telugu]]<ref>{{cite news |date=19 August 2023 |title=కన్నప్ప మొదలైంది |work=[[Eenadu]] |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/tollywood-new-movie-updates/0201/123150724 |access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref> | Tamil | Malayalam | Kannada | Hindi}}
| budget = {{INR|100}} [[crore]]<ref>{{cite news |date=1 June 2023 |title=Mohan Babu announced a high budget movie with Machu Vishnu|work=[[NTV (Telugu)]] |url=https://www.ntvenglish.com/movie-news/mohan-babu-announced-a-high-budget-movie-with-machu-vishnu.html |access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2 June 2023 |title=Manchu Family Gearing Up for a Mega Project with Rs 100 Crore Budget|work=[[PTC Punjabi]] |url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/tollywood-news/manchu-family-gearing-up-for-a-mega-project-with-rs-100-crore-budget-415202 |access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref>
}}

'''''Kannappa''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Telugu-language|Telugu]] action adventure drama film based on the true story of [[Kannappa]].<ref>{{cite news |date=18 August 2023 |title=Vishnu Manchu’s dream project Kannappa gets a formal launch |work=[[123telugu.com]] |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/vishnu-manchus-dream-project-kanappa-gets-a-formal-launch.html|access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=18 August 2023 |title=Manchu Vishnu’s ‘Kannappa’ gets a grand launch|work=Gulte.com |url=https://www.gulte.com/movienews/255101/manchu-vishnus-kannappa-gets-a-grand-launch|access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref> The film is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh<ref>{{cite news |date=18 August 2023 |title=Vishnu Manchu - Kannappa Movie : కాళహస్తిలో 'కన్నప్ప'ను ప్రారంభించిన విష్ణు మంచు - హీరోయిన్, దర్శకుడు ఎవరంటే?|work=[[ABP News]] |url=https://telugu.abplive.com/entertainment/cinema/vishnu-manchu-announces-his-dream-project-kannappa-in-mahabharat-series-fame-mukesh-kumar-singh-direction-111127|access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref> shot in Telugu and will be dubbed to other [[Dravidian languages|south Indian languages]] including Hindi. First story written by [[Tanikella Bharani]] and later script developed and written by [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]], [[Paruchuri Gopala Krishna]], [[G. Nageswara Reddy]], Thota Prasad, [[Sainath Thotapalli]]. Produced by [[Mohan Babu]] under the banner [[24 Frames Factory]] and AVA Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vishnu-manchus-dream-project-kannappa-launched-mohan-babu-to-produce/7329b7e907831|title=Vishnu Manchu’s dream project Kannappa launched, Mohan Babu to produce|website=ottplay.com}}</ref> The film features [[Vishnu Manchu]], [[Prabhas]],<ref>{{cite news |date=10 September 2023 |title=Prabhas confirmed to star as Lord Shiva in Vishnu Manchu’s film ‘Kannappa’|work=[[Sakshi|Sakshi (media group)]] |url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/prabhas-confirmed-star-lord-shiva-vishnu-manchu-s-film-kannappa-227442|access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref> [[Mohan Babu]] and the movie team has made an announcement that prominent lead characters from various film industries will be joining the film.<ref>{{cite news |date=12 September 2023 |title=Prabhas As Lord Shiva In Vishnus Kannappa|work=[[India Herald]] |url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994627862/Prabhas-As-Lord-Shiva-In-Vishnus-Kannappa|access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=1 June 2023 |title=Mohan Babu announced a high budget movie with Machu Vishnu|work=[[NTV (Telugu)]] |url=https://www.ntvenglish.com/movie-news/mohan-babu-announced-a-high-budget-movie-with-machu-vishnu.html|access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref>

The film was announced on 18 August 2023 with the pooja ceremony at [[Srikalahasteeswara temple]] announcing the epic title ''Kannappa'' and began its production in September 2023. Filming will be taking place in [[New Zealand]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite news |date=20 April 2019 |title=Vishnu Manchu in New Zealand to scout locationsfor 'Kannappa'|work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vishnu-manchu-in-new-zealand-to-scout-locations-for-kannappa/articleshow/68967164.cms|access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref> The [[film score]] and [[soundtrack album]] are composed by [[Mani Sharma]] and [[Stephen Devassy]] with cinematography by Sheldon Chau and editing by [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]].<ref>{{cite news |date=10 September 2023 |title=Prabhas set to play an important role in Vishnu Manchu’s epic Kannappa|work=Newsroompost |url=https://newsroompost.com/entertainment/prabhas-set-to-play-an-important-role-in-vishnu-manchus-epic-kannappa/5276893.html |access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Vishnu Manchu]]
* [[Prabhas]]
* [[Mohan Babu]]

== Production ==

=== Development ===
On 18 August 2023, the project was officially announced with the epic title Kannappa and it is Vishnu's 20th film as the lead actor. The film marks Mukesh Kumar Singh's directorial debut in [[Telugu cinema]]. The project was producer under [[24 Frames Factory]] and AVA Entertainments.<ref>{{cite news |date=18 August 2023 |title=Manchu Vishnu - Kannappa: సీరియల్ డైరెక్టర్‌తో తన డ్రీమ్ ప్యాన్ ఇండియా ప్రాజెక్ట్‌ను ప్రకటించిన మంచు విష్ణు.. శ్రీకాళహస్తిలో ప్రారంభం |work=[[Network18 Group]] |url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/manchu-vishnu-pan-india-project-kannappa-kick-starts-today-with-pooja-ceremony-at-sri-kalahasti-temple-ta-2052964.html|access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref> The production house made a public announcement on 18 August 2023, confirming shooting has begun.<ref>{{cite news |date=18 August 2023 |title=Manchu Vishnu Goes Pan-Indian With 'Kannappa'|work=Tupaki.com |url=https://english.tupaki.com/entertainment/vishnuskannappalaunch-1310573|access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref>

=== Pre-production ===
First written by [[Tanikella Bharani]] and narrated to Vishnu and later the story is developed by [[V. Vijayendra Prasad]] known for his contribution to [[Bahubali|Baahubali: The Beginning]] and [[RRR]] movies and later the story masterfully developed by [[Paruchuri Gopala Krishna]], [[G. Nageswara Reddy]] and Thota Prasad. Dialogues written by Mihir Bhuta, [[Sai Madhav Burra]] and [[Sainath Thotapalli]].<ref>{{cite news |date=16 June 2015 |title=Vishnu Manchu to produce Bharani's Kannappa Katha|work=[[The Hans India]] |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2015-06-16/Vishnu-Manchu-to-produce-Bharanis-Kannappa-Katha/157427|access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=19 August 2023 |title=VISHNU MANCHU ANNOUNCES HIS DREAM PROJEC "KANNAPPA - A TRUE EPIC INDIAN TALE"|work=[[The Pioneer (India)]] |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/uploads/2023/epaper/august/vijayawada-english-edition-2023-08-19.pdf|access-date=19 August 2023}}</ref> The intricate set designing by art director [[Chinna (art director)|Chinna]] for the world of Kannappa.<ref>{{cite news |date=19 August 2023 |title=Vishnu Manchu Begins His Dream Project Kannappa|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/180823/vishnu-manchu-begins-his-dream-project-kannappa.html|access-date=19 August 2023}}</ref>

Sheldon Chau is the cinematographer for the movie and the technical team of the film consist of editor [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony Gonsalves]], dance choreographers are [[Prem Rakshith]] master and Brinda, stunt choreography by Kecha Khamphakdee. Project designing by Daniel Castro and project head for the film is Alonso Dominguez.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodproduct.com/bollywood-movie/kannappa-2024 |title=Kannappa (2024) Telugu|website=bollywoodproduct.com}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
Vishnu Manchu plays as a Kannappa<ref>{{cite news |date=20 August 2023 |title=Pics: Manchu Vishnu kicks off & Kannappa with grand pooja ceremony|work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pics-manchu-vishnu-kicks-off-kannappa-with-grand-pooja-ceremony/articleshow/102874363.cms |access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref> lead role as a devote of [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]] and [[Prabhas]] confirmed as the role of Lord Shiva<ref>{{cite news |date=10 September 2023 |title="Kannappa" Exclusive: Prabha's Powerful Role Unveiled|work=[[Asia Times]] |url=https://asianatimes.com/kannappa-exclusive-prabhas-powerful-role-unveiled/ |access-date=22 September 2023}}</ref> in the movie and the movie team as announced that lead characters from all the film industries of [[South India]] and [[Hindi cinema|Bollywood]] are joining the film.

=== Filming ===
Production house as announced that the actual filming of the movie is going to start from the 1st week of October 2023 that is in one schedule of 90 days in the locations of [[New Zealand]].<ref>{{cite news |date=20 April 2019 |title=Vishnu Manchu in New Zealand to scout locations for Kannappa|work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vishnu-manchu-in-new-zealand-to-scout-locations-for-kannappa/articleshow/68967164.cms |access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=20 April 2019 |title=Vishnu in New Zealand for ‘Kannappa’|work=Newsroompost |url=http://www.filmybuzz.com/english/news-vishnu-in-new-zealand-for-kannappa-27240.html |access-date=15 August 2020}}</ref>

== Music ==
[[Mani Sharma]] and [[Stephen Devassy]] composing the soundtrack album and background score for the film and it is their first collaboration with Vishnu.<ref>{{cite news |date=11 September 2023 |title=Speculation mounts over Prabhas joining Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa in a pivotal role|work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/speculation-mounts-over-prabhas-joining-vishnu-manchus-kannappa-in-a-pivotal-role/articleshow/103555832.cms |access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|5306972}}

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[[Category:Upcoming Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
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[[Category:Indian epic films]]
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