Akshay Kumar is set to make his Telugu cinema debut with the Vishnu Manchu-starrer 'Kannappa.' The film, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory, follows the story of Kannappa, a devout follower of Lord Shiva. Kumar's role in the film has yet to be revealed. The announcement was made by Manchu on social media, and Kumar expressed gratitude for the warm welcome to the Telugu film industry.