Manchu Vishnu who has been busy with Achari America Yatra has been focused on the project of Kannappa from the past couple of years. Veteran actor and writer Thanikella Bharani penned the entire script of the film and he wanted to helm the project. But Manchu Vishnu had his own plans and bought the rights from Thanikella Bharani for a decent price. After making enough changes in stlye, Vishnu wanted the film to be made on a lavish scale with international standards. In this process, he was in talks with several top directors to direct the film.

Veteran director Krishna Vamsi’s name was heard after which Vishnu decided to rope in a Hollywood director for the film. Two top directors who earlier directed fantasies and periodic films have been approached and Vishnu will finalize one among them. An official announcement will be made after the cast, crew will be finalized. The regular shoot of Kannappa will start this year and Vishnu is said to be pumping out Rs 70 crores for this prestigious project.