Vishnu Didn’t Give Trolls a Chance

Manchu Vishnu, who stepped into the industry with the weight of his father Mohan Babu’s legacy, didn’t have the dream debut he had hoped for. Though he found early success with Dhee, it was followed by a string of failures. For nearly a decade, Vishnu struggled to deliver a solid box office hit, and along the way, he became a regular target for online trolls.

No matter what he released, whether it was a film update or a public statement, social media often turned it into meme material. Even his ambitious passion project Kannappa faced the same negativity. When the teaser dropped, it sparked memes and doubts about the film’s fate. Some even warned that it would become troll fodder after release.

And yet, despite all the noise, Kannappa has turned the narrative around, especially when it comes to Vishnu’s performance. While the film got mixed reviews and some scenes didn’t quite land, Vishnu’s acting stood out. Trolls waiting to pounce on his performance were caught off guard.

This was a dream role for him and a remake of a cult classic, so Vishnu approached it with extra care. He delivered his lines with clarity, addressed past criticisms about his dialogue delivery, and gave a sincere performance that surprised many. In emotional and devotional scenes, especially towards the climax, he showed depth and maturity as an actor.