Noted dialogue writer, actor and director Tanikella Bharani earlier planned to direct a devotional movie 'Bhaktha Kannappa' with Sunil as hero. 'Bhaktha Kannappa' was a blockbuster devotional entertainer of Rebel Star Krishnamraju. This veteran, himself, wished to remake this movie with Young Rebel Star prabhas as a hero.
Finally, project has kept in the safe hands of Manchu Vishnu. Buzz that Tanikella Bharani replaced Sunil with Manchu Vishnu. Tentatively titled as 'Kannappa Katha', the movie will be produced by Mohan Babu on 24 Frames Factory in association with a Hollywood based production house. Manchu Vishnu plans to make this movie on all Indian languages.
Manchu Vishnu's new film 'Dynamite' is all set to be released soon. Pranitha Subhash has shared screen space with Vishnu. Deva Katta has directed the movie while Achchu has composed the music of the movie.