The first look of Rebel star Prabhas from the film Kannappa, starring Manchu Vishnu, was recently leaked, causing distress to the team. Manchu Vishnu, both the producer and lead actor, has issued a public appeal addressing the leak.

In his statement, Vishnu expressed disappointment over the unauthorized release of a work-in-progress image from the film. He emphasized the years of hard work invested in Kannappa, which has been in development for eight years. He mentioned that more than 2,000 VFX artists are diligently working on the project, and the leak jeopardizes their efforts.

Vishnu also announced that a police investigation is underway to identify those responsible for the leak. To further address the situation, he has offered a reward of ₹5,00,000 for any information leading to the capture of the person responsible. Vishnu urged fans to report any instances of the leaked image being shared, warning that legal action could follow.

An Urgent and Heartfelt Appeal from the Kannappa Team 🙏
కన్నప్ప టీమ్‌ నుంచి అత్యవసర, హృదయపూర్వక విజ్ఞప్తి 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Flx6mbchJR

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