Vishnu Manchu reveals Prabhas and Mohanlal joined Kannappa without charging any fees

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Vishnu Manchu's upcoming mythological drama, Kannappa, has generated a lot of buzz due to the involvement of some of the biggest stars in Indian cinema. Among them are Telugu superstar Prabhas and Malayalam legend Mohanlal, who will appear in special roles as Rudra and Kirata, respectively. Recently, Vishnu shared some surprising news in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter about their involvement in the film.

Vishnu revealed that both Prabhas and Mohanlal waived their remuneration for their roles in Kannappa. He explained that neither of the two superstars needed any special convincing to be part of the movie. They were happy to shoot for the film despite the challenging schedules, and they agreed to take on the roles out of respect and affection for Vishnu’s father, veteran actor Mohan Babu. Vishnu was touched by their generosity, saying, “They did it out of love for my dad. In fact, they both didn’t charge a single penny. They are both so big that they didn’t need to do this character.”

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This generous gesture shows the strength of the bond between these actors. Vishnu also shared a memorable moment with Mohanlal, which revealed the depth of their friendship. He recalled asking Mohanlal if he could speak to his manager about the financials, to which Mohanlal laughed and joked, “So you think you’ve become a big boy now?” This light-hearted comment spoke volumes about their warm relationship. Vishnu expressed his gratitude, saying, “People like him and Prabhas make me believe in the value of friendships.”

Kannappa has been in the spotlight for some of its recently released songs, which have been well-received. The movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on April 25, 2025, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how these popular stars contribute to the film.

On the work front, Mohanlal has just released his film Barroz and is preparing for his next project, L2: Empuraan. Meanwhile, Prabhas has a busy slate ahead, with several upcoming films, including The Raja Saab, Spirit, Fauji, and Salaar 2.