Akshay Kumar and Kajal Aggarwal are reuniting for the upcoming film Kannappa, where Akshay plays Lord Shiva and Kajal portrays Goddess Parvathi. This marks their second collaboration after the hit film Special 26. Kannappa, a devotional action drama, is set to release in April 2025. Initially, there were speculations that Prabhas would play Lord Shiva, but the makers confirmed Akshay's role. The film also stars Mohanlal, Sarathkumar, Mohan Babu, and others. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, the movie is produced by Mohan Babu. Meanwhile, Akshay will also be seen in the film Sky Force, releasing during the Republic Day weekend.