“Kannappa,” the Telugu film viewed at Rashtrapati Bhawan on July 16, 2025, had the rare privilege of a special screening for the epic devotional drama starring Vishnu Manchu. The occasion signifies a prouder milestone for Telugu cinema, carrying its rich cultural and spiritual storytelling into a national canvas. Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa Screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Held in the Cultural Center of Rashtrapati Bhawan, this screening was the national recognition for Vishnu Manchu’s spiritual epic. Which soon after its commercial release-barely a few weeks back on June 27, 2025. Obviously speaks of its cultural and spiritual standing. The film’s devotional narrative received accolades from the guests, while praise was heaped upon Manchu for his portrayal of the legendary Shiva devotee.
The much-heralded screening of Kannappa was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan-the abode of the President of India. Along with senior dignitaries from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. Behind whom the film has received accolades for its own emotional journey, grandeur, and spirituality. The last 40 minutes of the film featured pure cinematic splendour to all devotees, especially with Vishnu Manchu in the lead.
Devotional Travels Of Vishnu Manchu
The spirit of the film actually took Vishnu on a pilgrimage to all 12 Jyotirlingas just before the release of the film. This is when he began to share glimpses of his journey. His feelings online-traditionally expressing a sense of gratitude and tranquillity.
Vishnu Manchu went on to highlight the issue of piracy and announced about piracy. That more than 30,000 illegal links to Kannappa have already been taken down. He therefore requested all his fans to support cinema the right way and keep away from any use of pirated content in the future.
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In this context, the screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan would mean a national acknowledgment of Telugu cinema’s ability to fuse tradition with devotion and cinematic merit. It underscores the requirement to keep India’s mythological tales alive and celebrate them in contemporary cinema.