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Vishnu Manchu Kicks Off USA Tour

for Historical Epic Kannappa

50 Days to Global Release Marked with Fan-Filled Event in New Jersey; Dallas and San Francisco to Follow

OUR BUREAU
North Brunswick, NJ
ndian actor-producer Vishnu Manchu lit up the
Regal Commerce Center in North Brunswick
Ion May 8th as he kicked off the U.S. leg of the
Kannappa promotional tour, marking exactly 50
days until the highly anticipated global release of
the film on June 27, 2025.
The evening brought together over a hundred
members of the Indian diaspora, who were treated
to never-seen-before exclusive footage from the
film, especially curated for U.S. media and fans.
The event was filled with emotion, energy, and
deep spiritual resonance as Vishnu shared the in-
spiration behind the epic story rooted in the leg-
end of Lord Shiva’s most devoted follower.
Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and pro-
duced by Mohan Babu, Kannappa is a sweeping
Pan Indian language cinematic experience that
unites some of Indian cinema’s biggest stars — pora holds onto our culture in powerful ways.
Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar (in his Telugu With Kannappa, I hope we’re giving them a
debut), and Kajal Aggarwal — with Vishnu Man- story that feels both ancient and urgently rel-
chu in the titular role. evant.”
“This film is not just a spectacle, it’s a soul At each stop, fans can expect immersive
journey,” said Vishnu Manchu. “Kannappa cele- sessions featuring rare footage, devotional
brates the kind of fearless devotion that transcends music previews, and heartfelt interactions with
religion and region, and I’m honoured to bring this Vishnu, who has been hands-on in every aspect
story to the world stage.” of Kannappa, from casting to post-production.
Set in a lush tribal landscape, Kannappa fol- With its rich historical inspiration, soul-stir-
lows Thinnadu, a skilled archer whose bravery and ring music, and unprecedented ensemble cast,
spiritual awakening lead him to become a symbol Kannappa is poised to be one of the most an-
of unity and sacrifice for his people. The film inter- ticipated Indian releases of the year, aiming to
weaves action, faith, and romance, culminating in captivate both traditional filmgoers and new
a breathtaking climax that showcases the power of audiences across borders.
love, belief, and collective strength. Kannappa releases in cinemas worldwide
“The response here in New Jersey has been by Vasaraa Entertainment Worldwide on June
overwhelming,” Vishnu added. “The Indian dias- 27, 2025.

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