Manchu Brothers’ Films Heading for a Box Office Clash?

The long-standing tensions within the Manchu family may have eased, but the latest buzz in Tollywood hints at a potential new rivalry—this time at the box office. Reports suggest that Vishnu’s ambitious film Kannappa and Manoj’s comeback project Bhairavam might be released on the same day.

Kannappa, a high-budget spectacle reportedly made with ₹100 crores, features an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Mohanlal. The film is slated for release on April 25. Meanwhile, Manoj, who has been away from films for years due to personal reasons, is gearing up for Bhairavam, a remake of the Tamil film Garudan. Originally set to release last December, the film has faced multiple delays.

Now, industry reports indicate that Bhairavam could also arrive in theaters on April 25, setting the stage for an unexpected box office showdown between the Manchu brothers. Speculation intensified after Manoj, during a recent Ugadi event, hinted that Bhairavam will release “at the right time.”

If both films do indeed release on the same date, it will be an intriguing clash to watch. While neither Vishnu nor Manoj has officially addressed the rumors of a rivalry over release dates, fans and industry insiders are closely following how this situation unfolds.