GST officials search Manchu Vishnu’s office in Madhapur

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) officials on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) carried out searches at the office of actor-producer Manchu Vishnu in Madhapur, sparking speculation over the big-budget film Kannappa — which is set to release on June 27.

The film is co-produced by 24 Frames Factory, owned by Vishnu Manchu. Sources said that the inspections were linked to GST payments made in connection with the film’s production, which is reported to have crossed a budget of ₹100 crore. Officials examined documents to verify tax compliance in light of the high expenditure involved.

Vishnu, responding to the developments with the media, claimed ignorance about the ongoing searches. “I have no information about the GST inspection, but our accounts are in order. We’re just racing against time to get the film out,” he said.