Vishnu Manchu is gearing up for the release of the mythological drama ‘Kannappa’, which is set for a theatrical release on June 27. He had earlier revealed that both Mohanlal and Prabhas did not charge any fee for the movie. Vishnu has now shared the reaction of both Prabhas and Mohanlal when asked about their remuneration.Vishnu about Mohanlal and Prabhas doing the movie without remuneration
In a recent conversation with The Indian Express, Vishnu explained that he needed actors who could bring business to such a big-budget movie. He approached both Mohanlal and Prabhas due to their wide-reaching fan base. Vishnu recalled his first conversation with Mohanlal, who did not even think twice before saying yes to Kannappa. “He agreed purely out of love and respect for my father, Mohan Babu. He didn’t have to do a small role in my film, but he said yes instantly,” he shared.Prabhas also didn’t hesitate for a moment when Vishnu approached him for support. “Prabhas is not just a superstar in India — he’s a global name now. But when I told him I needed his help for wider reach, he immediately agreed. He didn’t even ask what the role was. He just said, ‘I’m in,’” he revealed.Vishnu also stated that both actors consistently declined any form of payment for their participation. In fact, each time he tried to discuss compensation, their responses were firm — and even emotional.“They would yell at me! Mohanlal said, ‘You grew up around me and now you’re offering me money?’ Prabhas even threatened to kill me if I ever mentioned fees again.”Vishnu admitted that Akshay Kumar also charged far less than his usual pay scale for the film.About KannappaKannappa also features Akshay Kumar, Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, and others in key roles.
