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News18
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vishnu Manchu Makes SHOCKING Claim, Says Brother Manoj's Staff Stole Kannappa Hard Disk
Last Updated: Vishnu Manchu claims his brother Manoj's staff is linked to the stolen 'Kannappa' hard disk. Tensions within the Manchu family have spilled into the spotlight once again as actor-producer Vishnu Manchu made a shocking claim involving his brother, actor Manoj Manchu. Speaking at a press meet in Chennai on Friday, Vishnu alleged that two individuals accused of stealing a hard disk containing crucial VFX footage from his upcoming film Kannappa are linked to his brother Manoj. According to Vishnu, the suspects—Raghu and Charitha—work for Manoj, though he clarified that he isn't sure whether they acted under Manoj's direct orders. 'We don't know if they stole it or acted upon someone's orders," he said. 'It was after these attempts we filed a police complaint." Vishnu explained that Kannappa's visual effects work is underway in multiple cities including Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Dubai, and London. He detailed the incident, saying, 'When the VFX-related hard disk was sent from Mumbai, it reached my father Mohan Babu's residence in Film Nagar. It's the norm. We are three siblings and all our packages arrive there, and our respective managers would go collect it. Similarly, the hard disk arrived at our dad's residence. It was handed over to Raghu and Charitha, and they have been missing since then." The dispute is only the latest in a long-brewing rift between the Manchu brothers. Manoj has reportedly been estranged from the family and no longer stays at their father's Film Nagar home. Despite the setback, Vishnu reassured fans that the stolen hard disk is secure. '99 per cent, you cannot crack the password, there is one per cent chance though. Even if they manage to leak the footage, I urge everyone not to watch the leaked footage. A lot of hard work has gone into the film," he said. The alleged theft occurred in Hyderabad's Film Nagar, just weeks ahead of the film's expected release. A statement released earlier by Vishnu's team hinted at deeper issues, referring to 'sabotage and personal vendetta" as possible motives. An FIR filed with the Hyderabad police also backs Vishnu's version of events. As per the complaint, the footage was couriered on March 23 by a VFX vendor in Mumbai to the production office of 24 Frames Factory, Vishnu's banner. It was received by one staff member, then reportedly handed off to another, who is now missing. 'The hard drive was taken without any authorisation and with malicious and deliberate intent," the FIR reads. The film is releasing on June 27. About the Author Shreyanka Mazumdar First Published: June 01, 2025, 11:23 IST
Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Vishnu Manchu alleges brother Manoj Manchu's involvement in Kannappa hard drive theft: ‘You all know what happened within our family'
Telugu actor-producer Vishnu Manchu has opened up about his upcoming film Kannappa's stolen hard disk, claiming his brother and actor Manoj Manchu is behind the theft. At a media interaction in Chennai on Friday, Vishnu stated that the two accused, Raghu and Charitha, who allegedly stole the hard disk, are employed by his brother Manoj. However, he added that he isn't certain whether Raghu acted on Manoj's instructions. While answering questions about Kannappa's stolen hard disk at the promotional event of the film, Vishnu said that the VFX work is going on Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Dubai and London. 'When the VFX-related hard disk was sent from Mumbai, it reached my father Mohan Babu's residence in Film Nagar. It's the norm. We are three siblings and all our packages arrive there, and our respective managers would go collect it. Similarly, the hard disk arrived at our dad's residence. It was handed over to Raghu and Charitha, and they have been missing since then,' he elaborated. The actor added, 'You all know what happened within our family. We tried to reach Manoj through our friends, but to no avail. We don't know if they stole it or acted upon someone's orders. It was after these attempts we filed a police complaint.' The Manchu brothers have been embroiled in a family feud, which led to Manoj being ousted from their father Mohan Babu's residence. Also Read | Vishnu Manchu's production house claims 'sabotage, personal vendetta' behind Kannappa's stolen hard drive: 'No secret who orchestrated this' Vishnu Manchu also shared that the Kannappa hard disk is password protected and it would be difficult to crack it open. '99 per cent, you cannot crack the password, there is one per cent chance though. Even if they manage to leak the footage, I urge everyone not to watch the leaked footage. A lot of hard work has gone into the film,' he said. The robbery took place in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, a month before Kannappa's release. In a statement released by his team after the theft, it was alleged that there's 'sabotage and personal vendetta' behind the incident. According to a police complaint, a copy of which is with The Indian Express, the footage was couriered to the office of production house 24 Frames Factory by a VFX vendor, from Mumbai on March 23. The complaint also stated that the courier was sent by DTDC and a staff member of the production house received the courier and passed it to another member, who is now missing with the disk. 'The hard drive was taken without any authorisation and with malicious and deliberate intent,' the complaint in the FIR said. Also Read | Hard disk with visuals of Vishnu Manchu starrer Kannappa 'stolen' from Hyderabad production house: Police Kannappa is scheduled to hit the big screen on June 27. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Mohan Babu, the movie is based on the mythological story of Kannappa, a Lord Shiva devotee. Along with Vishnu Manchu, it also stars Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmanandam, Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan and Madhoo in lead roles and Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar and Kajal Aggarwal in cameo roles.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Did Vishnu Manchu accuse his brother Manoj of stealing Kannappa's hard disk? Here's what he said
Actor Vishnu Manchu has spoken about the stolen hard disk of his upcoming film Kannappa, which contains highly sensitive content. As quoted by Vishnu said that he "suspects" accused Raghu, who reportedly stole it, is employed by his brother Manchu Manoj. He, however, added that he "isn't sure if Raghu stole the hard disk at the behest of" Manoj. (Also Read | Vishnu Manchu's production house claims 'vendetta' behind stolen Kannappa hard drive: 'No secret who orchestrated this') Speaking at an event while promoting Kannappa in Chennai on Friday, Vishnu alleged that Raghu and Charitha, who allegedly stole the disk, are part of Manoj's staff. 'In case the culprits manage to leak the footage, I urge everyone not to watch the leaked content. About 70 minutes of colour-graded footage that was sent from a Mumbai facility to our father's Film Nagar residence was stolen by Raghu more than a month ago." "I suspect Raghu is employed by my brother, Manchu Manoj. But I'm not sure if Raghu stole the hard disk on my brother's command,' Vishnu added. He also said that the hard disk is password protected and 'it's very difficult to crack'. A case was registered against two persons in Hyderabad following a complaint accusing them of the "unauthorised" possession of a hard drive containing highly sensitive content related to the upcoming movie Kannappa, news agency PTI reported, citing the police. 24 Frames Factory, a content development company, said in a post on X recently that a hard drive containing a pivotal action sequence between two lead characters of Kannappa, along with critical VFX work, was "stolen" during transit. It further claimed these individuals are planning to leak over 90 minutes of unreleased footage online in a desperate attempt to derail the release of Kannappa. Based on the complaint filed by an executive producer of 24 Frames Factory, a case was registered under section 316(2) (criminal breach of trust) of the BNS at Filmnagar Police Station on May 25, and further investigation is ongoing, a police official said. The complainant stated that one of their VFX vendors based in Mumbai had dispatched the hard drive containing crucial data to their company's office address in Filmnagar through courier. As per the courier agency's records, the parcel was delivered on March 25 to an office boy, Raghu. Upon verification, it was found that the office boy handed over the hard drive to a woman, Charitha. The hard drive was taken by the woman without any authorisation or intimation to the company, with "malicious and deliberate" intent, which amounts to unauthorised possession and criminal breach of trust, the complainant alleged. A team member contacted her, but she has since been evasive and uncooperative, he said. The film starring Vishnu in the lead role is scheduled for release on June 27. The mythological epic narrates the story of the titular legendary devotee of Lord Shiva. Kannappa is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Manchu's banners, AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory. (With PTI inputs)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kannappa OTT Release Update: Amid hard disk theft, know where to watch Vishnu Manchu's Telugu film after theatres
Kannappa OTT Release Update: This Vishnu Manchu's ambitious mythological epic is set for a grand theatrical release on June 27, 2025. However, the film has recently been embroiled in controversy following the theft of a hard drive containing crucial footage. This incident has raised concerns about potential delays and the film's subsequent availability on OTT platforms. More about Kannappa Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Mohan Babu, Kannappa is a high-budget Telugu-language fantasy film based on the legendary devotee of Lord Shiva. The film stars Vishnu Manchu in the lead role, with cameos by Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal. The movie has been shot extensively in New Zealand and is slated for release in multiple Indian languages, including Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, and English. When and where to watch Kannappa online? Despite the controversy, Kannappa is reportedly running on track for its theatrical release on June 27, 2025. As for its digital release, while a specific OTT platform has not been officially announced, a Rozana Spokesman report suggests the film will premiere on Amazon Prime Video. This would be approximately 4 to 8 weeks after their theatrical debut. Given this timeline, viewers can anticipate Kannappa to be available for streaming by August 2025. What is the hard disk theft controversy? In a significant setback, a hard drive containing key scenes from Kannappa was reported stolen in Hyderabad. The production house, 24 Frames Factory, filed a complaint stating that the hard drive, which was being transported via courier, was unlawfully intercepted by two individuals named Raghu and Charitha, who are not associated with the production. The theft is under investigation, with authorities reviewing CCTV footage and tracking leads. The production house has labelled the incident as an act of "sabotage and personal vendetta," suggesting that the theft was orchestrated with malicious intent to disrupt the film's release.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kannappa producers issue first statement after hard drive containing footage gets stolen: ‘This isn't mischief, its sabotage'
Kannappa makers call hard drive theft an act of sabotage And now, in a statement on X, the production house 24 Frames Factory has issued a formal statement addressing the matter. It claimed that the two individuals Raghu and Charitha, who received the delivery of the courier are unauthorized and not related in any way to the producers. Kannappa makers then stated they are aware of who actually orchestrated this theft and added that even the investigative team behind the case knows the identity. They tagged it an act of personal vendetta and sabotage. The statement read, 'It is disheartening to see such cheap and calculated tactics being deployed from within the industry itself. This is not mischief—it is sabotage, and it reflects a deeply unfortunate descent into personal vendetta-driven behavior.' Makers apprehend culprits plan on releasing the stolen footage In an interesting revelation in the same statement, the production house claimed that the stolen footage is 90 minutes long. They added that, based on strong intel, they're aware of the next plan of the culprits, where they would release this footage online ahead of the film's theatrical release so as to spoil it. More about Kannappa Coming back to the film, the Telugu fantasy film is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Mohan Babu. The movie is based on the legend of Kannappa, who has been a stoic figure in the history of Hinduism and a true devotee of Lord Shiva.
