Actor-turned-director Tanikella Bharani is all set to make a movie on Kanappa, the legend of Lord Shiva’s devotee. Titled Kanappa Katha, the movie is shooting is scheduled to start soon.

Noted actor Mohan Babu is producing this film on 24 Frames Factory banner. Sunil was earlier chosen for this role. However, it was replaced by Vishnu. The movie would be made in all Indian languages.

It has to be mentioned here that a movie on Kanappa was earlier made by yesteryear actor Krishnam Raju. Kanappakatha is one the second directorial venture of Tanikella Bharani after Midhunam.