Vishnu Manchu's 'Kannappa' allegedly under piracy attack, actor calls it
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Actor Vishnu Manchu is currently basking in the success of his recently released film 'Kannappa', which has received a positive reaction at the box office. However, the movie has now allegedly fallen victim to 'piracy'.
Taking to his X handle, Vishnu Manchu revealed that over 30,000 'illegal links' of the movie 'Kannappa' have already been taken down, calling the situation 'heartbreaking'.
Vishnu Manchu urged the viewers to support the 'cinema' in the right way by not consuming pirated content. He wrote:
'Dear movie lovers, #Kannappa is under attack from piracy. Over 30,000 illegal links have already been taken down. This is heartbreaking. Piracy is theft -- plain and simple. We don't teach our children to steal. Watching pirated content is no different. Please don't encourage it. Support cinema the right way. Har Har Mahadev.'
https://x.com/iVishnuManchu/status/1939542905632538662
Prior to the film's release, the makers of Kannappa faced a roadblock when they claimed that the hard disk containing the movie's visuals had been allegedly stolen from the studio.
As per an Inspector at the Film Nagar police station, the unknown individuals allegedly entered the office and stole a hard disk containing VFX visuals of the Kannappa movie.
Kannappa boasts an ensemble cast of Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu and Kajal Aggarwal. It is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh.
The movie has been produced by veteran actor Mohan Babu, Vishnu Manchu's father. A significant portion of the film was shot in New Zealand, with the team mounting the project on a grand scale.
At the centre of the film is a story of profound spiritual devotion: the legend of Kannappa, a fearless tribal hunter whose unshakable love for Lord Shiva propels him to perform one of the most selfless acts ever chronicled.
This timeless narrative of courage and surrender is adapted for the screen with high-octane visuals, thrilling moments, and soul-stirring emotion.
Vishnu Manchu, who plays the titular role, delivers what many are already calling a career-defining performance. His physicality, expressive power, and emotional range bring Kannappa to life with raw intensity and spiritual gravitas.
From battle sequences to heart-wrenching devotional scenes, Vishnu showcases an astonishing blend of action-hero dynamism and soulful sensitivity.
The movie was released in theatres worldwide on June 27. (ANI)
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
an hour ago
- Business Standard
Kannappa box office collection day 4: Vishnu Manchu film crashes on Monday
After a promising start, Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa faced a sharp setback at the box office on Monday, with collections taking a significant dip. Released on June 27 amid high expectations, the film saw a typical—but steep—Monday drop, raising concerns about its weekday performance and overall theatrical run. Kannappa must now hold strong through the week to avoid an early exit from cinemas. Meanwhile, Vishnu announced on his X account on Monday that the movie had been 'pirated'. He said in a note, 'Kannappa is under attack from piracy. Over 30,000 illegal links have already been taken down. This is heartbreaking. Piracy is theft — plain and simple. We don't teach our children to steal. Watching pirated content is no different. Please don't encourage it. Support cinema the right way.' 'Kannappa' box office collection day 4 Kannappa made ₹25.90 crore at the Indian box office with a respectable first week. The movie opened with a decent ₹9.35 crore on day one, followed by ₹7.15 crore on Saturday. However, the film showed little momentum over the weekend, earning ₹6.9 crore on its third day. With this, its total box office collection has reached ₹25.90 crore, according to the tracking website Sacnilk. The Day 4 figures dropped significantly. The movie made just Rs 2.50 crore nett on Monday – which is over 50% decrease from its previous day box office collection. With the first weekday showing signs of a slowdown, all eyes are now on how the film holds up through the rest of the week. Kannappa day-wise box office collection (India): • Day 2: Rs 7.15 crore • Day 3: Rs 6.9 crore • Day 4: Rs 2.50 crore Total: Rs 25.90 crore. Kannappa: Cast and crew Kannappa, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, has been written by Vishnu and produced by Mohan Babu. The story is based on the legend of Kannappa, a Hindu devotee of Lord Shiva. The film, however, received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike for its VFX scenes. The cast includes: • Vishnu Manchu (lead role), • Mohanlal, • Prabhas, • Akshay Kumar and • Kajal Aggarwal in cameos. Supporting cast includes: • Arpit Ranka, Brahmanandam, • Kaushal Manda, • Rahul Madhav • Preity Mukundhan, • Mohan Babu, • R Sarathkumar, • Brahmaji, • Siva Balaji and several others.
NDTV
an hour ago
- NDTV
Richard Gere Arrives In Dharamshala To Join Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday Celebrations
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh): Hollywood actor Richard Gere on Tuesday joined in celebrations in Dharamshala and the surrounding regions of Kangra in Himachal Pradesh ahead of the 90th birthday of 14th Dalai Lama. While the Dalai Lama's birthday falls on July 6 as per the Gregorian calendar, festivities began on June 30 in accordance with the Tibetan calendar. The event has been attracting spiritual leaders, dignitaries, and well-wishers who have been arriving from different parts of the world. Gere, is among the prominent people who have congregated in Dharamshala for the occasion that is attracting global spiritual leaders, dignitaries and well wishers. Speaking to ANI during the event at Nechung Monastery, Gere remarked, "We're here in Dharamshala to celebrate His Holiness's 90th birthday, his good health, his strength and compassion. Nechung is one of my oldest friends... this monastery is very important to me and my son. "He's been to my home in the US. He's also very close to my son, and it's always a delight being here. I've seen the pleasure of being here many times, so I feel like I have a connection with Nechung now. It's always a delight being here," Gere said. In a significant ritual held at the Nechung Monastery, the Nechung Oracle, regarded as one of the protector deities of the Tibetan community, entered into a trance state to bless the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and its leaders. CTA President Penpa Tsering, ministers, parliamentarians, and many Tibetan devotees were present for the event. Tsering explained the relevance of the ceremony, "This is the invocation of the Nechung Oracle. Nechung, along with Palden Lhamo, is an official protective deity of the Tibetan administration. We seek guidance from the oracle during periods of difficulty and uncertainty." On June 30 celebration at Tsuglagkhang, the main Tibetan temple in Dharamshala, the Dalai Lama made a brief public appearance and reaffirmed his dedication to peace, compassion, and service to the Tibetan people and the broader global community. The celebrations has drawn numerous interfaith leaders, underlining the Dalai Lama's influence beyond Buddhism. Swami Chidanand Saraswati of Parmarth Niketan Ashram said, "Dalai Lama ji is a blessing to the world. His message is clear: peace over conflict. We are here to celebrate his 90 years of love and healing." Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati emphasised the Dalai Lama's example of compassion in the face of adversity. "He has taught us that even amidst hurt, one can still choose love, forgiveness, and truth." Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni echoed the message of non-violence and dialogue, "Religion is meant to connect, not divide. On this occasion, we reiterate that war solves nothing, dialogue and understanding are the paths forward." From July 2 to 4, Dharamshala will host a three-day international Buddhist conference, bringing together senior monks and scholars from various global traditions. The event will culminate in a major address by the Dalai Lama, during which he is expected to speak on the future of the Tibetan reincarnation tradition, a topic of considerable interest within the global Tibetan and Buddhist communities. Additionally, the International Buddhist Confederation will host a special commemorative event on July 13 in New Delhi.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
When Kajal Aggarwal said this actor looks better than Allu Arjun, Ram Charan and Jr NTR; fans laud her ‘honest ranking'
Actor Kajal Aggarwal's appearance as Goddess Parvati in Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa left everyone spellbound. Amid the buzz, an old interview of the actor with Sakshi TV has resurfaced online, in which she rated several South stars based on their looks. Here's who she thinks is the most handsome of them all. Kajal Aggarwal rates Ram Charan and Allu Arjun on the basis of their looks. During a rapid-fire round, Kajal was asked to rate South actors according to their looks. The actor gave Allu Arjun a 6/10, Prabhas an 8/10, Ram Charan a 7/10, Jr NTR a 6/10, Kalyan Ram a 5/10, and Ram Pothineni a 7/10—clearly stating Prabhas as the most handsome among the lot. Fans seemed to agree with her choices. One user commented, "Those are honest and actually pretty fair ratings." Another wrote, "She was real and honest." A third said, "Gotta appreciate the honesty." For the unversed, Kajal has worked with all these actors. She shared the screen with Allu Arjun in Arya 2, which turned out to be a success. She starred alongside Ram Charan in multiple films, including Magadheera, Yevadu, Govindudu Andarivadele, and Naayak. Kajal also worked with Jr NTR in the Telugu film Brindavanam, which featured Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead role. She has acted opposite Kalyan Ram in Naandhi and Lakshmi Kalyanam, and romanced Ram Pothineni in the 2009 film Ganesh. Kajal Aggarwal's upcoming movies Kajal began her acting career in 2004 and has now been part of the film industry for over 21 years. She is currently seen in Kannappa, which also stars Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Vishnu Manchu. She will next be seen in The India Story, also starring Shreyas Talpade. Directed by Chetan DK and produced by Sagar B Shinde under MIG Productions and Studios, the film explores the dark underbelly of a pesticide company and is set to release on August 15. She also has S. Shankar's Indian 3 and Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana in the pipeline.
