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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kannappa footage theft case thickens as Vishnu alleges Manoj's aides' involvement
The missing Kannappa footage controversy has taken a dramatic turn, as Vishnu Manchu revealed that individuals previously associated with his younger brother Manoj Manchu are connected to the disappearance of the film's footage. During an interaction with media in Chennai as part of the promotions for his upcoming film Kannappa on Friday, Vishnu alleged, 'Raghu and Charitha (the two people currently under investigation for the missing footage) had previously worked with my brother, Manchu Manoj. However, I cannot confirm if the footage was taken under his direction. Four weeks ago, before we even filed a formal complaint, we reached out to Manoj through mutual friends to express our concerns and asked for the material to be returned. But there was no response.' He added, 'When the VFX-related hard disk was sent from Mumbai, it was delivered to my father Mohan Babu's residence in Film Nagar — which is standard procedure. We are three siblings, and all our packages are routinely sent there. Our respective managers usually collect them from that location. Similarly, the hard disk in question arrived at our dad's residence, where it was handed over to Raghu and Charitha. They have been missing ever since. ' Quote: On May 18, a tweet began circulating, speculating, What if Kannappa movie's hard disk gets leaked online? This heightened our worries. Before filing the FIR, we reached out to Manoj through common friends and urged him to return it (missing hard drive). But there was no response. Buzz is that it is at his residence - Vishnu Manchu Vishnu urged viewers to refrain from watching or circulating the material if it is leaked online. 'The 70-minute VFX-heavy segment is password protected. But if any footage does get leaked We sincerely request everyone please don't watch or share it. We've put immense effort into this project. I would be truly relieved if the hard drive is returned. Thankfully, we do have a backup.' Background According to a complaint filed by Executive Producer Reddy Vijay Kumar on Sunday, the package was received on May 25 at Mohan Babu's Film Nagar residence by office assistant Raghu, who then handed it over to a woman named Charitha. Both have been missing since. The Film Nagar Police have registered a case against them under Section 316(2) of the BNS for criminal breach of trust. Efforts are ongoing to trace them and recover the footage. Kannappa film footage controversy timeline May 27: Reports emerge that VFX-heavy footage of Kannappa has gone missing. May 27: A formal complaint is filed against Raghu and Charitha, accusing them of stealing the footage. May 31: Manchu Vishnu alleged that Raghu and Charitha, who previously worked with Manoj, handled the footage. -TNN 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 .
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Manoj Manchu reacts to 'Kannappa' hard disk theft allegations; says, "I don't want to.."
Picture Credit: X Earlier, actor Vishnu Manchu had publicly accused his brother Manoj Manchu 's staff of involvement in the theft of a hard disk containing crucial VFX footage from their upcoming film 'Kannappa' amid the ongoing family feud. Manoj Manchu's reaction to 'Kannappa' hard disk theft allegations According to a social media post shared by whynotcinema on X, Manoj Manchu, when asked about the allegations during the success meet of his recent film 'Bhairavam', chose not to respond directly. He expressed his wish for the success of 'Kannappa' and avoided escalating the family dispute publicly. He said, "I don't want to answer that. I still wish the best for Kannappa." For the unversed, recently, Vishnu alleged that Raghu and Charitha are connected to Manoj Manchu, though he stopped short of directly accusing Manoj of orchestrating the theft. He explained that after multiple failed attempts to contact Manoj and his associates, the family decided to file a police complaint. Vishnu also mentioned that the hard disk was secured with a strong password, and it is highly unlikely for anyone to access or leak the footage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Still, he asked the public not to watch any leaked content if it surfaces, out of respect for the hard work invested in the film. Production house issues clarification The theft reportedly took place about a month before Kannappa's scheduled release. The production house issued an official statement condemning the act, calling it impersonation and theft, and clarifying that neither Raghu nor Charitha are employees or associates of the company. In their social media post, they also wrote, "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." 'Kannappa', directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, features a star-studded cast including Vishnu Manchu, Prabhas, Mohanlal, Kajal Aggarwal , and Akshay Kumar . The film will be released on June 27. 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 .
Pink Villa
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Manoj Manchu breaks silence after brother Vishnu accuses him of involvement in Kannappa hard drive theft
The family feud within the Manchu family has been public for some time. Amid this ongoing rift, actor Vishnu Manchu recently spoke out about the case involving the stolen hard disk from Kannappa. He allegedly suggested that his brother Manoj might be involved, citing past issues between them. Now, the Mirai actor has broken his silence on the matter. What did Manoj Manchu say about the Kannappa theft case? During the success meet of his latest film, Bhairavam, Manoj Manchu was asked about the allegations made by his brother. He appeared hesitant to respond and refrained from giving any direct answers. As quoted by Telugu Cinema, he said, "I don't want to answer that. I still wish the best for Kannappa." What were Vishnu's allegations? While speaking at a promotional event, Vishnu Manchu addressed the issue surrounding the stolen Kannappa hard disk. He explained that the film's VFX work was being carried out across several cities, including Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, London, and Dubai. The actor shared that a VFX-related hard drive had been sent from Mumbai. As usual, it was delivered to his father Mohan Babu's residence in Film Nagar. He mentioned that all three siblings used the same address for their packages. Their managers typically picked them up from there. According to him, this particular hard disk was handed over to two individuals named Raghu and Charitha. He revealed that both of them have been missing since then. In his words, "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." Details about Kannappa hard drive theft case Vishnu revealed that the Kannappa hard disk was secured with a strong password. He estimated that there was only a one percent chance of bypassing the protection. Even if someone managed to leak the footage, he urged the public not to watch it. The theft reportedly occurred in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, about a month before the film's release. Following the incident, his team issued a statement suggesting that the act might have been motivated by sabotage and personal grudges. Meanwhile, the movie, starring Prabhas, Mohanlal, Kajal Aggarwal, Akshay Kumar, and several others, will release on June 27, 2025.
News18
9 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.
