What Did Ram Gopal Varma Say That Made Vishnu Manchu Cry?

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Key Takeaways
- Heartfelt recognition can significantly affect an artist's emotional well-being.
- Artistic struggles are common and can lead to profound moments of vulnerability.
- Public acknowledgment from peers can be a powerful motivator for actors.
- Mythological films can evoke strong emotions, transcending typical genre boundaries.
- Empathy in the industry creates a supportive environment for artists.
Mumbai, June 28 (NationPress) Tollywood actor Vishnu Manchu has garnered significant acclaim for his role in "Kannappa". Recently, renowned filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma conveyed his admiration for the actor through a touching WhatsApp message.
The message, shared by Manchu on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, began with an acknowledgment of RGV's lack of interest in mythological films. He stated, "To start with, I am not into both gods and devotees, and because of that, I will never ever see a film which deals with such subject matter."
He then reminisced about watching the original film multiple times during his college years, admitting, "I saw it for the hero, heroine, and songs, and not for the subject."
Praising Manchu's performance, RGV remarked, "As Thinnadu, you didn't just act but you embodied a temple of faith like a high priest, wielding a ferocity that left me breathless."
Particularly captivated by the climax, where Kannappa offers his eyes to halt the bleeding of the Shiva lingam, RGV described it as a poignant moment that showcased Manchu’s acting abilities. He confessed that, as an atheist, he typically wouldn’t appreciate such scenes, but Manchu’s portrayal made him fall in love with it.
"And your raw sincerity as you surrender to Shiva is a masterclass in the sincerity of emotional depth you expressed, and your face in those moments was a canvas of anguish with a painting of reverence," the director concluded.
In response, Manchu expressed that this moment has been one of the most testing periods of his life. "Ramu Garu! You just made me cry. I have been holding my tears for a long time. Not to lose it because I believed I could sail through. This has been one of the most challenging times in my life, and everywhere I turned, everyone was either in doubt or hate," Manchu shared.
"This text message is like a dream come true for the actor in me," he added in his post.