Kannappa FIRST Review: Rajinikanth Loves Film, Gives Vishnu Manchu 'Tight Hug' After Private Screening

Kannappa is one to be one of the biggest pan-Indian films of the year. The mythological epic, starring Vishnu Manchu, boasts a star-studded cast and features cameos of some of the biggest stars in the film industry, including Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar and Prabhas. Superstar Rajinikanth has watched and reviewed the film, and his reaction was shared by Manchu himself on social media.

Taking to X (previously Twitter), Vishnu Manchu expressed great happiness that Rajinikanth did not just watch Kannappa, he absolutely loved the film. Machu wrote, "Last night, @rajinikanth uncle watched #Kannappa. After the film, he gave me a tight hug. He told me that he loved #Kannappa." He further added that he was waiting for such appreciation from the superstar ny writeng, "I’ve been waiting 22 years as an actor for that hug!!! Today, I feel encouraged. Humbled. Grateful."

The actor then said he is looking forward to worldwide audiences watching the film and wrote, "#Kannappa is coming on 27th June and I can’t wait for the world to feel the magic of Lord Shiva. #HarHarMahadev".

Take a look at his post:

Coming from Rajini sir himself, the first review of the film being good will significantly increase the hype of Kannappa.

The fantasy drama, helmed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, is based on the legend of Kanappa, who was a devoted bhakt of Lord Shiva. Manchu will be seen in the titular role while Prabhas plays Nandeeswarudu. The highly anticipated film also stars Mohanlal, Preity Mukhundhan, Kajal Aggarwal, Nayanthara, Brahmanadam and others. Its trailer, released on June 14, met with a thunderous response by netizens. The film is set to release on June 27.