Entertainment • Jun 24, 2025

Kannappa's budget challenges: Vishnu Manchu discards ₹15 crore VFX

Vishnu Manchu's ambitious Telugu film Kannappa is running into budget issues related to VFX ahead of its June 27, 2025 release—mainly after spending ₹15 crore on visual effects that had to be scrapped and redone for better quality.
Even with these setbacks, Manchu says he's all-in and wants the hard work to shine through on screen.

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'Kannappa' hasn't sold OTT rights yet

Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, Kannappa features Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva and special appearances from Prabhas and Mohanlal.
The team is counting on Prabhas's star power in the second half to pull crowds.
Interestingly, Manchu hasn't sold OTT rights yet—he's betting big on a strong theatrical run first, trusting the film's cast and scale to deliver.