Actor Vishnu Manchu has spoken out against the piracy attack on his recently released mythological epic Kannappa, which hit theatres worldwide on June 27 to a positive response from audiences. Taking to social media on Monday, the actor made a heartfelt appeal, urging viewers to support cinema the right way. Calling piracy a "crime that steals years of hard work and artistry," Vishnu pleaded with fans to reject illegal viewing and protect the integrity of creative expression.

Dear movie lovers,#Kannappa is under attack from piracy. Over 30,000 illegal links have already been taken down. This is heartbreaking.

Piracy is theft — plain and simple. We don’t teach our children to steal. Watching pirated content is no different.

Please don’t encourage…