Mohanlal even paid for his own flight to New Zealand for Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa- Exclusive
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal made a special appearance in Vishnu Manchu's film Kannappa. Mohanlal did not charge any money for his role. He even paid for his travel to New Zealand. Vishnu Manchu expressed his gratitude to Mohanlal. He acknowledged Mohanlal's respect for his father, Mohn Babu. This act of generosity is rare in the film industry.
In a heartwarming display of camaraderie and professional goodwill, Malayalam superstar
Mohanlal
has once again proven why he holds a special place in the hearts of both fans and his colleagues in the film industry.
The veteran actor, who makes a special appearance in Vishnu Manchu's ambitious mythological epic Kannappa, reportedly did not charge a single rupee for his role — not even for his flight tickets to New Zealand, where a major portion of the film is being shot.
The revelation came directly from
Vishnu
Manchu, the film's producer and lead star, who expressed his deep gratitude towards Mohanlal during a recent interview with ETimes..
Vishnu shared that despite being one of Indian cinema's most celebrated and busiest actors, Mohanlal graciously agreed to be a part of Kannappa without any remuneration. What touched Vishnu even more was the fact that Mohanlal paid for his and his staff's travel expenses to New Zealand ,refusing to let the production house bear the cost.
' I'm eternally grateful to
Prabhas
and Mohanlal Sir for having to accept the role and not charging a single penny.
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With Mohanlal Sir, I sent him a text stating I'm begging you to let me book tickets for you and your staff to New Zealand …that's the respect and love they have for my dad ( Mohn Babu) ' said Vishnu.
Such gestures are rare in the film industry, especially in large-scale projects like Kannappa, which has already generated considerable buzz for its ensemble cast, featuring the likes of Prabhas,
Akshay Kumar
, and
Kajal Aggarwal
in pivotal roles. Mohanlal's generous act only adds to the goodwill surrounding the film.
Industry insiders say this isn't the first time Mohanlal has extended such warmth and generosity towards his peers, but its acts like these that continue to endear him to both his fans and colleagues alike.
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