Why Did Actor Suriya Praise Vishnu Manchu for His Heartfelt Creation?

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Key Takeaways
- Vishnu Manchu received heartfelt recognition from Suriya.
- The film 'Kannappa' explores themes of devotion.
- Concerns over piracy threaten original content.
- Support for cinema should be prioritized over illegal viewing.
- Collaboration in the film industry strengthens creative efforts.
Chennai, June 30 (NationPress) Actor Vishnu Manchu expressed his heartfelt appreciation towards actor Suriya on Monday after receiving a beautiful bouquet along with a congratulatory message regarding the success of 'Kannappa'. Suriya conveyed his pride in Vishnu for creating a project that has profoundly impacted many lives.
Via his X timeline, Vishnu Manchu shared a snapshot of the floral arrangement and the encouraging note from Suriya, thanking him for both the lovely gesture and the kind words.
Suriya's message to Vishnu read, "Big congratulations dear brother Vishnu on this amazing milestone! Your passion, hard work, and faith through all the expectations have truly paid off. So proud of you for creating something that touches so many hearts. Wishing you even more success ahead."
In response, Vishnu Manchu expressed his gratitude, stating, "Big brother @Suriya_offl! Thank you so much for the flowers and especially the message. I continue to look at your work for inspiration and receiving such a message from you today is one of my greatest highlights. Love you, my big brother."
Earlier that day, Vishnu had voiced his concerns regarding piracy attacks on his film. He urged audiences not to support illegal distribution, stating, "Dear movie lovers, #Kannappa is under attack from piracy. Over 30,000 illegal links have already been taken down. This is heartbreaking. Piracy is theft - plain and simple. We don’t teach our children to steal. Watching pirated content is no different. Please don’t encourage it. Support cinema the right way. Har Har Mahadev."
The film features Vishnu Manchu in the lead role of Thinnadu (Kannappa), a fearless warrior-turned-devotee of Lord Shiva. Akshay Kumar portrays Lord Shiva, while Mohanlal plays Kirata. Prabhas enhances the film's narrative with his role as Rudra, and Priety Mukhundan stars as the female lead. The music is composed by Stephan Devassy.
The cinematography is handled by US cinematographer Sheldon Chau alongside Siddharth. Choreography is managed by Prabhu Deva and editing by the esteemed Antony. The film is produced by Mohan Babu, Vishnu Manchu’s father and a celebrated actor. A significant portion of the film was shot in New Zealand with a substantial budget.