Overview

• Community members criticized two comic characters, Pilaka and Gilaka, played by Brahmanandam and Saptagiri, for allegedly mocking Brahmins ahead of the film’s June 27 premiere.
• Akella Siva Prasad, who wrote the film’s dialogues and is himself a Brahmin, insisted that Kannappa contains no insults and fully respects religious traditions.
• The makers involved numerous Brahmin professionals, including lyricist Ramajogayya Sastry and director Mukesh Kumar Singh, to safeguard cultural accuracy.
• A private screening for Sri Kalahasti temple priests resulted in blessings for lead actors Mohan Babu and Vishnu Manchu following their endorsement of the portrayal.
• The movie’s trailer has drawn positive reactions, fueling anticipation for the pan-India mythological drama starring Vishnu Manchu alongside Prabhas, Mohanlal and Akshay Kumar.