Kannappa's first single, 'Shiva Shiva Shankaraa,' is out: Vishnu Manchu's devotional anthem praises Lord Shiva

Vishnu Machu's grand mythological film 'Kannappa' first single, titled "Shiva Shiva Shankaraa," has been released, and the devotional anthem, praising Lord Shiva, was launched by Art of Living founder Ravi Shankar Guruji.
The lyrics of the film were given by Ramajogayya Sastry and vocals by Vijay Prakash; "Shiva Shiva Shankaraa" features a soulful composition by Stephen Devassi. Choreographed by Prabhu Deva, the visuals, lyrics, and Vishnu Manchu’s performance are intended to complement each other seamlessly.
Vishnu Manchu shared the lyrical video on his social media handle and wrote, "Let Lord Shiva’s energy flow through you with #ShivaShivaShankaraa. Tune in now."
Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, 'Kannappa' is based on the legend of Kannappa, a devout follower of the Hindu god Shiva, and stars Vishnu Manchu in the titular role. A teaser introduces a narrative where Kalamukha, a tribal leader, orders his men to uproot a Shiva Linga, leading to conflict with Kannappa.

The film features an ensemble cast, including Vishnu Manchu as Kannappa, Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Preity Mukhundhan, and Madhoo. It also includes cameo appearances by Prabhas as Lord Rudra, Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva, Mohanlal, and Kajal Aggarwal as Goddess Parvati.

Stephen Devassy composed the original score and songs, and US cinematographers Sheldon Chau and Siddharth were involved in the project. Prabhu Deva is the choreographer, and Antony is the editor of the film.

The film is scheduled for release on April 25, 2025, in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and English. The film has been in production for an extended period and was primarily filmed in New Zealand.