Vishnu Manchu's magnum opus 'Kannappa' released in the theatres on June 27, 2025. The movie also featuring cameos from Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal and Prabhas has received mixed reviews from audiences and critics alike. Three days after the Kannappas's release, Vishnu Manchu revealed that the film has fallen a victim to piracy with over 30k illegal links already taken down.