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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Kannappa' team condemns theft, warns against leaking unreleased footage: ‘The motive is clear'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The makers of the upcoming mythological action-drama 'Kannappa', starring Vishnu Manchu, have issued an official statement condemning the theft and planned leak of 90 minutes of unreleased footage. Production house confirms theft Production house 24 Frames Factory confirmed that a hard drive containing crucial sequences — including a pivotal action scene between two lead characters and key VFX work — was stolen in transit from Hive Studios, Mumbai. In the statement titled 'Official Statement From 24 Frames Factory Regarding The Theft Of Crucial Kanappa Footage,' the team alleged that the theft was orchestrated by individuals named Mr. Raghu and Charita, who impersonated authorized personnel to unlawfully intercept the package. 'The motive is clear' 'It is no secret who orchestrated this attempt—both we and law enforcement are well aware of the forces at play. The perpetrator's identity is known, and the motive is clear,' the statement emphasized. The production house also raised alarm over credible intelligence that the stolen material may soon be leaked online in a deliberate attempt to sabotage the film's release. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo 'It is disheartening to see such cheap and calculated tactics… This is not mischief—it is sabotage, and it reflects a deeply unfortunate descent into personal vendetta-driven behaviour,' they stated. 'We stand united with our team…' Reassuring fans, the production house declared that the matter has been escalated to Cyber Crime authorities for swift legal action and urged the public and media to reject pirated content if it surfaces. Their statement further read, 'We stand united with our team, our cast, and every technician who has worked with unshakable commitment to make Kannappa a cinematic landmark… Justice will be pursued with full force—and we trust that the truth, as always, will prevail.' About 'Kannappa' 'Kannappa' is a mythological tale centered on the legend of Kannappa, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. Apart from Vishnu Manchu, the film features Mohanlal, Prabhas, Kajal Aggarwal, and Akshay Kumar in pivotal roles, with Prabhas appearing in a 30-minute extended cameo. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Today
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kanappa team slams 'cowardly attempts' to leak 90 minutes of stolen footage
A hard disk containing crucial footage from the Vishnu Manchu-starrer 'Kannappa' was recently stolen. 24 Frames Factory, credited as one of the production companies, shared an official statement about the issue. The team condemned the 'cowardly attempts' to sabotage the epic action-drama ahead of its statement titled, "Official Statement From 24 Frames Factory Regarding The Theft Of Crucial Kanappa Footage,' read, "In response to circulating rumours and speculation, 24 Frames Factory is issuing this official statement to bring clarity to the situation. A hard drive containing a pivotal action sequence between two lead characters of Kannappa, along with critical VFX work, was stolen during transit. The drive was shipped from Hive Studios, Mumbai, and intended to be delivered to our official production office."advertisementIt further alleged, "Shockingly, the package was unlawfully intercepted and signed for by an individual named Mr. Raghu, who acted under the instructions of a woman named Charita. Neither of them are employees, representatives, or associates of 24 Frames Factory. Their act constitutes impersonation and theft. A police complaint was formally filed nearly four weeks ago, and the investigating authorities have been fully briefed on the identity of those behind this. It is no secret who orchestrated this attempt—both we and law enforcement are well aware of the forces at play. The perpetrator's identity is known, and the motive is clear." 24 Frames Factory also claimed, "More disturbingly, credible intelligence has recently emerged that these individuals, under guidance from the same source, are planning to leak over 90 minutes of unreleased footage online in a desperate attempt to derail the release of Kannappa. In response, the Executive Producer has formally escalated the matter to Cyber Crime authorities to take swift and firm action. 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 behaviour." 24 Frames Factory issued an official statement on 'Kanappa' hard-drive getting stolen ahead of its release. advertisementThe statement concluded, "At a time when Telugu cinema is earning global recognition, stooping to such levels is not just regressive—it is disgraceful. We stand united with our team, our cast, and every technician who has worked with unshakable commitment to make Kannappa a cinematic landmark. We will not be shaken by these cowardly attempts. Justice will be pursued with full force—and we trust that the truth, as always, will prevail. We urge the public and the media not to entertain or circulate any pirated content if it emerges, and to stand by the artists and technicians who have poured years of effort into this magnum opus. Integrity will triumph. – 24 Frames Factory"'Kanappa' is a mythological story about the legend of Kanappa based on Lord Shiva. Apart from Vishnu Manchu, it features Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Kajal Aggarwal, along with Akshay Kumar in pivotal characters. Manchu recently spoke about Prabhas's 30-minute extended cameo in the is scheduled to be released on June 27, 2025. IN THIS STORY#Prabhas
India Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Special budget, separate rooms for drugs: Malayalam producer makes explosive claims
Malayalam producer-actor Sandra Thomas recently made strong remarks about the current state of the Malayalam film industry. She claimed that there is a huge drug crisis on Mollywood movie sets that needs to be addressed. Thomas alleged that apart from "separate rooms" being allotted, there is a "separate budget being allocated exclusively for this."The Mollywood producer-actor, in an interview with OnManorama, said, "Everyone was aware of what was happening on sets. But no one took corrective steps, as they needed these people for future projects. Now, a special budget is being allocated exclusively for this. Even separate rooms are allotted for this purpose. However, the associations say the entire industry cannot be blamed just because of one or two people."advertisementShe further said, "Aren't people like Listin aware of this problem? Don't they know that drugs are lavishly available and are being used on sets? They have refused to take a step against it. It has now reached the stage where both men and women, and everyone, irrespective of their status, use it. Producers are unwilling to raise a complaint because of the fear that it will stall their projects. If someone is caught on the sets, the shooting gets stalled. It also ruins the goodwill of the actor." Thomas has spoken against drug usage in Malayalam movie industry earlier as well. Her recent remarks come right after Malayalam actor Tom Chacko's co-actor Vincy Aloshious filed a complaint against him for alleged drug use and misconduct on the sets of 'Soothravakyam'.advertisementLater, actor Aparna John accused him of making explicit remarks with 'sexual connotations'. Chacko was later admitted to a de-addiction centre following the Mohanlal, one of the tallest figures in Mollywood, also spoke against substance abuse through his NGO Viswasanthi Foundation. He posted a video on X on his birthday and captioned, "Viswasanthi Foundation is organising a one-year-long Anti-Drug Campaign titled 'Be A Hero'. Dreaming and achieving a successful life is the biggest high one can get, and we are committed to this journey with our youth. Be a Hero in our fight against drugs. Let's take a pledge that we won't use it, neither our loved ones. Say no to drugs..!!" Mohanlal tweeted about his anti-drug campaign on his birthday. Mohanlal's upcoming films are 'Kanappa,' 'Hridayapoorvam,' 'Vrushabha' and 'Ram.'Must Watch
