After portraying Lord Shiva in Oh My God 2, Akshay Kumar is set to return in a similar divine avatar in Vishnu Manchu’s upcoming film Kannappa. The film is slated for release on June 27 and will clash at the box office with Maa, a drama headlined by Kajol and produced by her husband, Ajay Devgn.
Akshay Kumar sends best wishes to Ajay Devgn and Kajol for Maa ahead of clash with Kannappa: “May the power be with you”
While both camps have remained largely silent on the box office face-off, Akshay Kumar recently took to social media to share a lighthearted and supportive message for the team of Maa. On the evening of June 24, the actor posted the trailer of Maa with a warm caption: “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 blessing #Maa ko. Kya bolta hai? Good luck to Kajol and you bhai… May the power be with you.”
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 blessing #Maa ko. Kya bolta hai? ????
Goodluck to Kajol and you bhai…May the power be with you. ???? @ajaydevgn @itsKajolD pic.twitter.com/FEBDmPVMwE— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 24, 2025
The post received mixed reactions from fans. One user wrote, “Mahadev ka naam lekar Shaitan ko promote kar rahe ho? What an irony!!” — a reference to Ajay Devgn’s earlier film Shaitaan, in which he both acted and produced, with R. Madhavan as the antagonist. Another user praised Akshay’s gesture, commenting, “Every superstar should learn from you. Perhaps Hrithik Roshan did this before, and now you are doing it. It takes a big heart to do this, which not everyone has.”
Both actors have been actively promoting their respective films. Akshay Kumar recently appeared for an interview with Bollywood Hungama alongside Vishnu Manchu, where the duo discussed Kannappa and shared insights on upcoming projects. Meanwhile, Kajol took part in a fan meet-and-greet event hosted by Bollywood Hungama as part of promotions for Maa.
With Kannappa and Maa releasing this Friday, June 27, audiences will witness a clash between two distinct cinematic offerings: one mythological action drama, and the horror mythological.
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