For Vishnu Manchu, Son Avram's Acting Debut In Kannappa Is ‘Memory For A Lifetime'

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19-06-2025

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Along with the well-known actors, Avram, the grandson of Mohan Babu and son of Vishnu Manchu, is set to make his first appearance on the big screen in Kannappa.
Kannappa has become one of the most talked about movies this year, thanks to its star-studded cast and exciting story. Along with many well-known actors, Avram, the grandson of Mohan Babu and son of Vishnu Manchu, is set to make his first appearance on the big screen. Vishnu, who is both an actor and producer, recently shared a behind-the-scenes video showing Avram acting in different scenes and spending time with the team. He also wrote a touching message about how proud he feels watching his son chase his dream. The actor mentioned that seeing Avram on set and speaking his lines was one of the most emotional experiences he has ever had.
Talking to X, Vishnu wrote, 'My little Avram makes his debut in Kannappa. Watching him walk onto the set, say his lines and live this dream has been one of the most emotional moments of my life. As a father, nothing compares to seeing your child shine under the same sky you once dreamed beneath. This isn't just a debut. It's a memory for a lifetime. I hope you all shower him with the same love and blessings you've always given me. Avram's journey begins and it begins with Kannappa."
My little Avram, makes his debut in Kannappa.Watching him walk onto the set, say his lines, and live this dream, has been one of the most emotional moments of my life.
As a father, nothing compares to seeing your child shine under the same sky you once dreamed beneath.
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— Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) June 18, 2025
In Kannappa, Avarm Manchu will be seen playing the younger version of the main character, which is played by his real life father, Vishnu Manchu.
Speaking about how they cast Avarm in the film, Vishnu told Filmfare, 'I was more like a production manager when my son was doing his scenes. So my son was 2 years old, he could hardly walk and used to speak that monkey language. He comes up to me, there was some song of mine playing on the TV and he goes to the TV, he taps that and says 'Nana.' Nana in Telugu means dad."
'He said, 'Nana, I want to be.' I asked, 'You want to be on TV?' So I was just thinking I'll just shoot him on the phone and just beam it on them, he said, 'No, I want to be an actor.' He was 2 years old, it was a beautiful moment for me and when there was a character on this, I said, 'Okay, let's train him, let's coach him.' So we hired a coach, we got him trained and then he came and he performed and my dad walked him through the entire scene and prompted him with the dialogues and everything," Vishnu Manchu explained.
Vishnu Manchu plays the lead role of Thinnadu, also known as Kannappa. His character starts off as a brave warrior but later becomes a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. The film shows his journey from a fighter to a true devotee. Bollywood star Akshay Kumar plays the role of Lord Shiva, while Mohanlal will appear as Kirata and Prabhas plays Rudra.
The movie also features Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, Siva Balaji, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Raghu Babu and Madhoo. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, the film is set to release on June 27.
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