Kannappa VFX Costs Soar to ₹20 Crore—Manchu Vishnu Responds with Bold Solutions
Actor-producer Manchu Vishnu has revealed significant setbacks during the making of his upcoming mythological epic, Kannappa, one of the most ambitious and expensive projects of his career. Slated for a theatrical release on June 27, 2025, the film recently made headlines due to serious VFX-related issues.
Speaking to the media, Vishnu admitted that hiring an inexperienced VFX supervisor at the beginning of production led to critical errors, resulting in nearly a year-long delay and financial losses of around ₹15–20 crore. To salvage the project, he onboarded eight top-tier VFX studios from Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and international locations to enhance the film’s visual quality.
In a visionary move, Vishnu also announced the launch of a three-year CGI and VFX course at Mohan Babu University, aiming to train skilled VFX artists in India to avoid such costly setbacks in the future.
Despite numerous hurdles—including the theft of a hard drive containing vital film footage—Vishnu expressed full confidence in Kannappa’s scheduled release. He firmly stated that those attempting to sabotage the film will fail.
Kannappa boasts a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sharath, promising a grand cinematic experience.
