Manchu Manoj Hails Kannappa: “Beyond My Imagination!”

There’s been no shortage of buzz about the strained relationship between the Manchu brothers, Vishnu and Manoj, and their father Mohan Babu. But today, all that took a backseat. With Kannappa finally hitting the screens, it wasn’t just fans watching closely, it was also Manoj, who surprised many by not only watching the film but also sharing his thoughts loud and clear.

Manoj, who’s often stayed away from public interactions involving the family in recent times, praised Kannappa with unfiltered admiration. “It’s a thousand times better than I expected,” he said. He didn’t just offer generic compliments, he specifically called out the last 20 minutes of the film, calling them “amazing,” and credited the emotional high to powerhouse performances from Superstar Prabhas, Vishnu Manchu, and Mohan Babu. “I never dreamed Vishnu would pull off the climax like that,” he added.

The surprise praise didn’t stop there. Manoj spoke about how the energy of the film shifted once Prabhas entered the frame, saying the movie "goes to another level" with his arrival. He ended his note by wishing success for his brother and hoping the film brings back not just creative rewards but commercial ones too, saying he hoped Vishnu’s effort would be returned “a thousand times” in success.

In an industry where family feuds often play out more dramatically than the films themselves, this moment felt different. A show of respect, perhaps even reconciliation, delivered not with fanfare but with honest appreciation. Kannappa might be Vishnu Manchu’s dream project, but today, it also marked a rare moment of public brotherhood from Manoj.