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**”Kannappa” Faces Initial Hurdles; Shiva Balaji Highlights Significance of Role**
**Hyderabad, India** – Manchu Vishnu’s ambitious project, “Kannappa,” is generating buzz ahead of its release tomorrow. Amidst the usual pre-release jitters, actor Shiva Balaji has spoken about the importance of his role in the film, despite initial reservations about its screen time.
“When Mohan Babu Garu asked me to play the role of Mahadeva Shastri’s son, I was hesitant,” said Shiva Balaji. “I asked Vishnu about it, and he said it was my choice. My wife Madhumita also gave me the same advice. Finally, I agreed. Now I understand the greatness of the role and I would have missed out on a lot if I hadn’t done it.”
“Kannappa,” directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Manchu Mohan Babu, is a Pan-Indian film promising a unique storyline. Shiva Balaji emphasized that his decision to be a part of “Kannappa” stemmed from a desire to be involved in a significant film, irrespective of the length of his role. He also lauded the interactions between Prabhas and Vishnu’s characters as highlights of the movie.
In addition to “Kannappa,” Shiva Balaji mentioned the positive reception of his film “Rekki,” with “Rekki 2” in the works. He is also involved in a movie titled “Sindhuram” and is working on a project produced by Mohan Babu, in which he plays the lead.
“Kannappa” is set to release tomorrow.
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