It is a known news that hero Sunil accepted to do the devotional movie 'Bhaktha Kannappa' in the direction of Tanikella Bharani. This is undoubtedly a rare offer for Sunil. As of now, 81 years of tollywood history witnessed only one movie got released with the title 'Bhaktha Kannappa'. Veteran, Rebel Star Krishnam Raju played the role of 'Kannappa' in this film. All the songs in the film rocked and even today there are heard frequently and they are, 'Siva Siva Shankara', 'Aakasham dinchalaa', 'Enneeyallo yenneeyallo chandamama', etc.
It is heard that Sunil and Tanikella Bharathi's 'Bhaktha Kannappa' movie's shoot may start soon. The makers are planning to release the film in the month of December, 2015. Currently, Sunil is busy completing his ongoing movie 'Bheemavaram Bullodu's shoot.