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Vishnu responds on Kannappa controversy over Brahmin depiction. Manchu Vishnu is coming to entertain with his film Kannappa. The film is directed by Mahabharat fame Mukesh Kumar Singh. Kannappa is releasing on 27 June 2025.
The makers are promoting the film and in the meantime, controversy triggered with the Brahmin community taking exception over the depiction of Brahmanandam and Saptagiri in the roles of Gilaka and Pilaka and also the mis representation of Kannappa's wife as a tribal girl.
Siripurapu Sridhar Sharma, State President of BCV (Brahmin Chaitanya Vedika) held a press conference and expressed strong opposition and demanded explanation from Manchu Vishnu and his dad Mohan Babu over the issue for disrespecting the Brahmin community and hurting their sentiments.
Manchu Vishnu said “we have taken extraordinary care to ensure that nothing in the film offends religious sentiments.” He said “Every major scene was shot after seeking blessings from priests and performing proper rituals. We even consulted religious scholars and spiritual leaders during the scripting process.”
He added “The intention behind Kannappa is to spread devotion, not controversy. I humbly request everyone to wait until the film’s release before judging it.”