Kannappa Actor Warns Trolls of Lord Shiva’s Curse; Internet Reacts: ‘Can’t Wait to Go to Hell’

Kannappa Actor Warns Trolls of Lord Shiva’s Curse: Kannappa, a mythological drama that stars and is produced by Vishnu Manchu, has undoubtedly fascinated audiences. In a promotion for the film, however, a statement by cast member Raghu Babu disappointed fans.

According to Telugu 360, Raghu Babu sarcastically warned internet trolls against slandering the film, stating, "If anyone trolls the movie Kannappa, they will face the wrath and curse of Lord Shiva..." This simply rubbed people the wrong way. Others called it a despicable marketing ploy.

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The next day, people disappointed by the news flocked to an account on Reddit to post their thoughts. One user even quipped, "Fear and religion always work in this country." I can't wait to go to hell and be fried in oil because I've committed way too many sins." Expressing frustration over the statement, another wrote, "What kind of weird marketing is this? Oh god!!!" Another comment read, "As an ardent Shiv Bhakt... I can say he doesn’t have this much time..." Another user compared it to previous controversial films, writing, "In other words, another Adipurush on the way?"

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About Kannappa

While director Mukesh Kumar Singh and producer Mohan Babu are closely associated with the film, it is based on the legend of a devotee of Lord Shiva in Hinduism, that is, the legend of Kannappa. Vishnu Manchu is the main lead, while Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmanandam, Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan, and Madhoo are in the supporting cast. Special appearances include Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal. The film is set for theatrical release on April 25, 2025.

Vishnu Manchu talked about the star-studded cast and the pan-India appeal of the film in an interview with Hindustan Times, "Everybody who acted in this movie did it out of respect and love for my father. I wish I could take the credit, but I’d be lying if I did! I’m grateful for their love and affection, and I hope that I can nurture such relationships as I grow older."

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