New Delhi, June 30 -- Actor Vishnu Manchu is currently basking in the success of his recently released film 'Kannappa', which has received a positive reaction at the box office. However, the movie has now allegedly fallen victim to "piracy".

Taking to his X handle, Vishnu Manchu revealed that over 30,000 "illegal links" of the movie 'Kannappa' have already been taken down, calling the situation "heartbreaking".

Vishnu Manchu urged the viewers to support the "cinema" in the right way by not consuming pirated content. He wrote:

"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. ...