Prabhas' cameo surprises the audience – A sight of love and respect

‘Kannappa’ getting released on the big screen on June 27, 2025, instigated a hurricane of talks across social media when the 'Bahubali' superstar Prabhas, seen as Rudra in the movie, entered in a surprise, extended cameo of approximately 30 minutes. The internet called his entrance “standout” and “spine-chilling,” appreciating him for updating the film’s second half. Many viewers said the first half felt a bit slow but agreed that Prabhas’s presence moved the storyline to life. Comments like “last 15 to 20 minutes spectacular” and “mind-blowing” underscored his dramatic impact.

Fans praise the depth of Prabha’s role

In the contradiction to the fleeting cameos, Prabhas’s role is considerate, reportedly spanning around 30 minutes, and is central to the protagonist’s transformation from confusion to faith. Netizens were quick to highlight this: “Prabhas’s entry scene…viral,” “powerful role,” and “stand-out performance”—all common tags on social media. Here are some more reactions from the fans:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Prabhas’ cameo in Kannappa was just perfect! Looks, dialogues everything was on point.��<br/><br/>Tickets book chesukondi mana tarak kuda unnadu movie lo <br/> <a href="https://t.co/bMKxKGCTlT">pic.twitter.com/bMKxKGCTlT</a></p>&mdash; Rishi Salaar (@Hulksalaar) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hulksalaar/status/1938502666675753055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Amount of Money this ��Cameo saved�� <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Prabhas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Prabhas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KannappaTrailer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KannappaTrailer</a> <a href="https://t.co/IYDymg4RHV">pic.twitter.com/IYDymg4RHV</a></p>&mdash; Anil Rebelwood (@ANILKumar766333) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANILKumar766333/status/1933870333435748471?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Prabhas kosam cinema ki vellipovachu<br/><br/>Prabhas scenes chala baagunnayi <br/><br/>His cameo is worth the ticket price������������<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kannappa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kannappa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Prabhas%E2%80%8C?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Prabhas‌</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KannappaMovie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KannappaMovie</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KannappaOnJune27th?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KannappaOnJune27th</a> <a href="https://t.co/3uuIbrbeFx">pic.twitter.com/3uuIbrbeFx</a></p>&mdash; Rajendra Yadav (@RajYadavChomu) <a href="https://twitter.com/RajYadavChomu/status/1938412031062720928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

No fees charged—a testament to respect

The cameos by Prabhas and Malayalam megastar Mohanlal came free of charge. Vishnu Manchu, the film’s lead, revealed that both actors waived their fees out of respect for his father, veteran actor-producer Mohan Babu. Manchu even announced he’d later give them paychecks, praising their humility and support.

Cameo = Game-Changer

Watchers have pronounced ‘Kannappa’ a mythological epic worth experiencing, mostly due to its thrilling second half and emotional climax, powered in large part by Prabhas’s portrayal of Rudra. Critics and fans alike used words like “stand-out,” “spine-chilling,” and “spectacular” to praise his contribution. Even amid some pacing critiques, there's no question: Prabhas’s cameo became the film’s key talking point.

Lineup

On the work front, fans have a lot to look forward to with Prabhas’s presence, which will be seen in ‘The Raja Saab,’ ‘Salaar: Part 2 - Shouryanga Parvam,’ ‘Kalki 2,’ and ‘Spirit.’ With every project, he continues to raise the bar, and his cameo in ‘Kannappa’ is yet another reminder of his immense growth.