Kannappa Actor Vishnu Manchu Seeks Protection Of His Personality Rights, HC Passes Interim Order

Telugu actor and producer Vishnu Manchu is currently preparing for his upcoming film Kannappa. He has been part of several table films including, Astram, Game, Dhee,  Doosukeltha, Rowdy and Anukshanam among ors. actor was recently embroiled in a legal matter when he filed a complaint against persons using his face and voice for unauthorised use. 

Delhi High Court grants Vishnu Manchu interim protection 

According to a report by LiveLaw, Delhi High Court has recently passed a John Doe order to protect personality rights of Indian actor and film producer Vishnu Manchu. Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju heard a petition on October 11. For unversed, term John Doe is used to identify unkwn defendant in order.

This comes after Vishnu Manchu started fighting against YouTube channels that spre derogatory content about film stars. So far, 75 YouTube links and channels have been removed due to Vishnu’s warning and YouTube strikes. re has been a counter-strike by YouTubers and content creators who claim that ir freedom of speech is being killed.

Vishnu Manchu who is also president of MAA (Movie Actors Association) cited that his name “Vishnu Manchu” has garnered a significant amount of goodwill in film industry. Citing se reasons, he stated that body can utilise or appropriate his name or any aspect of his personality without his consent and authorisation. 

What’s next for Vishnu Manchu?

Vishnu Manchu is currently busy with his upcoming film Kannappa. film also features  Akshay Kumar , Malayalam megastar Mohanlal, Telugu star Prabhas and his Kanna cinema counterparty, Shiva Rajkumar.

A legendary figure from religious folklore, and inspiration for film, Kannappa was a hunter and devoted follower of Lord Shiva. As story goes, he gouged out an eye as an offering to a lingam in his bid to meet Lord in person. He was about to sacrifice his second eye when Shiva appeared in front of him and blessed him. Kannappa continues to be worshipped as one of 63 Shaivite saints kwn as Nayanars.