Mohanlal’s First Look as Kirata in Kannappa Unveiled

Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and headlined by Vishnu Manchu, the film's makers recently revealed Mohanlal’s character look poster as "Kirata," generating significant buzz.

Actor Vishnu Manchu, who plays the titular role of Kannappa, shared the poster on social media, expressing his excitement:

"‘KIRATA’! The legend Sri. Mohanlal in #Kannappa. I had the honor of sharing screen space with one of the greatest actors of our time. This entire sequence will be 🔥!"

Scheduled for release on April 25, 2025, Kannappa is a mythological action-drama based on the story of an ultimate devotee and warrior. Touted as a pan-Indian film, the Telugu-Hindi bilingual is mounted on a massive ₹100–200 crore budget, promising grand visuals and a gripping narrative.

The screenplay is penned by Paruchuri Gopala Krishna, Eshwar Reddy, G. Nageswara Reddy, and Thota Prasad. Sheldon Chau, known for his visually stunning work, is the cinematographer, while Anthony handles the editing.

This adds to Mohanlal’s packed lineup, as his much-awaited directorial debut Barroz is set for release on December 25. The fantasy adventure, aimed at both children and families, has already garnered attention with its visually stunning trailer. Sharing the Kannada version of the trailer, Mohanlal tweeted:

"The #Barroz3D Kannada trailer is out now! Excited to bring this magical adventure to Kannada audiences, presented by #PVRPictures. Experience it in cinemas from December 25."

With Kannappa and Barroz, Mohanlal continues to expand his horizons, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his cinematic offerings.