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Bhakta Kannappa is one of the most iconic films in Krishnam Raju’s career. Released in 1976, the film was directed by Bapu with Vani Sree as the female lead. Krishnam Raju’s portrayal of a devoted follower of Lord Shiva received immense praise, making the movie a massive success.
Over the years, many fans wished for a sequel to this classic. After Prabhas became a pan-India star, the demand grew even stronger. Fans hoped to see him as Kannappa, and Krishnam Raju himself had plans to make a sequel with Prabhas. However, the project never moved beyond the initial idea.
In a throwback interview, Krishnam Raju spoke about the possibility of a sequel. He stated that if Bhakta Kannappa were ever revived, Prabhas should play the lead role. He also revealed that there were discussions about making Kannappa with Prabhas after Baahubali, but things took a different turn. Instead, Prabhas went on to star in Radhe Shya,m which was produced by Krishnam Raju.
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