This Friday, June 27, promises a cinematic showdown with a heartwarming twist as two mythological powerhouses—Ajay Devgn’s Maa and Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa—gear up for release. But instead of rivalry, what stands out is the mutual admiration and good-natured banter between Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn.
In a playful Instagram story, Akshay Kumar, who plays Lord Shiva in Kannappa, extended warm wishes to Ajay and Kajol for Maa, while cheekily requesting the same in return.
“Yaar, Ajay, hum dono ki picture aa rahi hai iss Friday. Tu apne fans ki good wishes Kannappa ko bhej de, aur main mere Mahadev ki blessings Maa ko.
Kya bolta hai? Good luck to Kajol and you, bhai. May the power be with you.”
The message set the tone for a friendly clash—one rooted in mutual respect and celebration of Indian mythology on screen.
About Maa
Produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, and Kumar Mangat Pathak, and directed by Vishal Furia, Maa is a mythological horror drama that explores a mother’s desperate struggle against supernatural forces to save her daughter. Tied to a haunted village and invoking the fierce spirit of Goddess Kali, the film blends horror with spiritual mythos.
- Cast: Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, Gopal Singh, Jitin Gulati, Kherin Sharma, Surjyasikha Das, Yaaneea Bharadwaj, Roopkatha Chakraborty
- Languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
About Kannappa
Kannappa is a mythological fantasy thriller rooted in the legend of Lord Shiva’s devout follower. Starring Vishnu Manchu in the titular role, the film promises grandeur and divine drama with epic cameos by some of Indian cinema’s biggest stars:
- Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva
- Prabhas as Rudra
- Mohanlal as Kirata
- Kajal Aggarwal as Goddess Parvati
- Supporting Cast: Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Madhoo
- Languages: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi
Friendship over Fierceness
The Maa vs Kannappa clash is unique—not just for its mythological backdrop, but for how its stars are treating the box office battle like a festival of shared creativity rather than competition. Akshay Kumar’s shoutout symbolizes a growing trend in Bollywood and regional cinema: collaboration and goodwill over rivalry.
With strong narratives, powerful performances, and rich visual storytelling, Maa and Kannappa both aim to captivate audiences across India this weekend. Let the divine drama begin!
