Set between the years 1897 and 1922, the film will explore a gripping period in history. Manoj also credited director Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti for bringing the project to life.
In an emotional message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Vishnu shared that 'Kannappa' had already been hit hard, with over 30,000 illegal links of the film being taken down.
Sharing his heartfelt emotions on Instagram, Vishnu called this a moment he will treasure forever, saying it’s more than just a film debut—it’s a memory that will last a lifetime.
Even before reaching the theatres, Vishnu Manchu’s "Kannappa" has been receiving a lot of praise. The latest to join the list of admirers is Akshay Kumar, who applauded Vishnu Manchu for his impressive dedication to the mythological drama.
Actor Vishnu Manchu, who plays the lead in director Mukesh Kumar Singh's much-anticipated magnum opus 'Kannappa', has now disclosed that he trained in martial arts and worked as a stuntman in Los Angeles before turning an actor.
'Kannappa' is a mythological fantasy drama based on the true story of Kannappa, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. The film stars Mohanlal as Kirata, alongside Prabhas and Akshay Kumar.
Avram Manchu makes his acting debut in 'Kannappa,' with the first look unveiled on Janmashtami. The film also stars Vishnu Manchu, Mohanlal, and Prabhas.
Prabhu Deva, Mohan Babu, and Vishnu Manchu stun on the Cannes red carpet alongside the 'Kannappa' team, adding glitz to the prestigious festival.
Doosukeltha' (2013) actor Manchu took to his official X page to share the news of Kumar joining 'Kannappa'.
In 2002, she entered the Guinness Book of Records as the female director of most films.
