Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who is currently promoting his upcoming film Sky Force, has sparked excitement among fans with the release of his first look as Lord Shiva in the much-anticipated Pan-India film Kannappa. The film, spearheaded by Vishnu Manchu, is an ambitious project that features special appearances from several prominent stars, including Akshay Kumar. The actor recently took to social media to share a captivating glimpse of his transformation into the revered deity.
Akshay Kumar embraces the divine aura of Lord Shiva
The first look of Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva has taken social media by storm. This marks a unique shift from his role as a messenger of Lord Shiva in OMG 2 to fully embodying the deity in Kannappa. Sharing the poster on Instagram, Akshay wrote: “stepping into the sacred aura of Mahadev for Kannappa. Honored to bring this epic tale to life. May Lord Shiva guide us on this divine journey. Om Namah Shivaya!”
The poster portrays Akshay in an awe-inspiring avatar, captioned as “The supreme Lord who rules over the three worlds surrenders himself to pure devotion.” Fans have flooded the comments sections with fire and heart emojis, laughing at the actor’s new look and wishing him success in his role.
About the film ‘Kannappa’
Kannappa, directed by Mohan Babu is based on the legend of Kannppa, a devout follower of Lord Shiva. The film starts with Visnhu Manchu in the titular role, with Akshay Kumar making his Telugu debut. The star-studded cast also includes cameo appearances by Prabhas, Mohanlal, and Kajal Aggarwal. The movie is set to release in multiple languages on April 25, and its grandeur to captivate audiences across India.