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Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Vishnu Manchu alleges brother Manoj is behind Kannappa's hard disk theft
Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead role, is slated to release on June 27, 2025. Ahead of release, the film made headlines after its hard drive had gone missing; now, the lead actor himself has implied that his brother Manoj is behind it. In his interaction with the press in Chennai for the film's promotion, the actor was asked about the missing hard disk. While answering the same, he requested the media not to investigate much into the matter. Vishnu said, '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 them. 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.' Highlighting how his family is in a problematic situation, 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 that we filed a police complaint.' Addressing the risk of the footage being leaked, Vishnu underlined that there's a 99% chance they won't be able to crack the password. However, if they do, he hopes the audience will refrain from watching it. For those unaware, Vishnu Manchu and his brother Manoj Manchu have a supposed animosity after the latter had a fallout with their father and veteran actor Mohan Babu. Talking about the film, Kannappa is a fantasy movie based on the legend of Kannappa from Hindu mythology. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, the film features Vishnu in the title role with a supporting cast of actors like Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmanandam, and more in key roles. Apart from them, the film features cameos of stars like Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal Aggarwal.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did You Know Soundarya was 7 months pregnant when she died in a tragic plane crash
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Sowmya Sathyanarayana, widely known as Soundarya , was one of South India's most beloved actresses, captivating audiences across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and even Hindi cinema. Her unforgettable performance as Radha opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Sooryavansham made her a household name in Bollywood as well. But behind the stardom, Soundarya's life ended in a heartbreaking tragedy. The Tragic Crash That Claimed Soundarya's Life On April 17, 2004, Soundarya, then 32 and seven months pregnant, boarded a single-engine Cessna 180 from the Jakkur airfield in Bengaluru. Moments after takeoff, the plane crashed and exploded, killing all four passengers, including the star and her brother. Initial reports called it an aviation accident, blaming the crash on the pilot's inability to achieve the required climb speed. But even at the time, the loss left a deep wound across the South Indian film industry, where Soundarya was not just admired for her acting but adored for her beauty and grace... Allegations 20 Years Later: Was It Really an Accident? Now, nearly 20 years later, the tragedy is back in the spotlight — but this time under a cloud of suspicion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo According to a report by News18 Kannada, a man named Chittimallu has filed a fresh complaint in Khammam district, Andhra Pradesh, claiming that Soundarya's death was not an accident but a planned murder. Chittimallu alleges that Soundarya owned a six-acre land parcel in Jalpalli village that actor Mohan Babu wanted to purchase. According to the complaint, tensions escalated between the families, and Mohan Babu allegedly planned the crash to seize the land. The complaint claims that after Soundarya and her brother's deaths, Mohan Babu forcefully occupied the property. 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 .
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Step inside Lakshmi Manchu's lavish Mumbai home, with art-filled living room, 300 plants in the balcony, and a cozy study room for narrations
Actor Lakshmi Manchu invited her fans for a tour of her lavish house in Mumbai in an episode of Gate Crashes by Mashable India, a series in which celebrities give a look into their homes. Her father, Mohan Babu, is fond of woodwork, which is why the furniture in the house is hand-made. Being conscious about the 'carbon footprints you leave behind', the actor is quite particular about buying new furniture and holds onto the pieces she likes. Further in the video, Lakshmi gave a tour of her grand living room, which has two seating areas – one for meetings, and the other to hang out with friends. She spoke about highlighting different parts of the country through the interiors of her home. Talking about her belief in Sai Baba, she said, 'We still don't know if he is Hindu or Muslim, but he is a saint. I wake up in the morning, brush my teeth and have my first glass of water with him here. This is something I recently started doing. I know that I am divinely protected.' The Monster actor shared the meaning behind a beautiful art piece in her drawing room and said, 'As an artist, you constantly think that this is so lonely. But in my field, I am nobody without my team, without the people I work with. It looks like I do all the work, I get the work, but its an army of people that work with me. You are nobody without everybody.' ALSO READ | Step inside actor Malavika Mohanan's 'Kerala inspired Mumbai home', with Athangudi tiles, dark wood interiors and artefacts from her life Above her daughter Vidya Nirvana Manchu Anand's piano were the awards she has received for her performances. While some accolades are displayed in her Mumbai house, others are still in Hyderabad. 'I only brought the ones that I had my name on them, that's how I chose what I wanted to bring with me. Most of these places you go, they don't put your name on them and they all went in a box. So, if you give me an award, make sure my name is on it, if you want to be presented,' she expressed. Lakshmi Manchu then showed her study room where 'all the magic happens'. 'My narrations happen here, because I like it to be cozy and comfortable.' After revealing her favourite animal 'elephant' through a beautiful painting, she moved on to her guest room, with the biggest television in the house. She shared that she has a two-layered curtain, to get good sleep even after returning from shoots early in the morning. The last part of the tour was her 'favourite' – the huge balcony with over 300 plants. 'Because of the pollution and being a swimmer, my daughter constantly gets cold and cough, so it helps to have as many plants around as we can. Being connected to nature is something I really love,' she concluded.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How hard drive of Prabhas, Mohanlal, Mohan Babu starrer 'Kannappa' went missing? Case registered in Hyderabad
In a significant blow to the makers of the much-awaited mythological epic Kannappa, a hard drive containing vital visual effects (VFX) footage has reportedly gone missing, according to a report by India Today. The film, starring Vishnu Manchu in the titular role and featuring several top actors including Mohanlal, Mohan Babu, Prabhas and Akshay Kumar is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on June 27, incident has led to a criminal case being registered in Hyderabad against two individuals suspected of illegally possessing the missing hard drive. The footage in question is said to be critical to the film's post-production process and promotional per the report, Reddy Vijay Kumar, Executive Producer at Twenty-Four Frames Factory Pvt Ltd, lodged a police complaint after discovering that a hard drive sent by Mumbai-based studios had not reached their production office in Film Nagar. The drive was reportedly dispatched via courier service but went missing to the India Today report, a Mumbai-based studios had sent a crucial hard drive containing key content from the upcoming mythological film Kannappa to the post-production house Four Frames in Film Nagar via a courier. The parcel was delivered and was received by an office boy, who then reportedly handed it over to a woman. Since then, both individuals have gone missing, raising serious concerns about the safety and intent behind the Frames subsequently filed a police complaint, alleging possible foul play. They suspect a deliberate attempt to sabotage the film's post-production process. With Kannappa gearing up for a major theatrical release, the incident poses a significant film, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, has generated buzz for its grand scale, ensemble cast, and top-tier production team. Inspired by the legendary devotee of Lord Shiva, Kannappa boasts an impressive lineup including Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Brahmanandam, and cameo appearances by Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, and Kajal Aggarwal. Hollywood cinematographer Sheldon Chau, stunt coordinator Kecha Khamphakdee, and choreographers Prabhu Deva and Brinda are part of the team. Filming took place across scenic locations in New are currently investigating the matter.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Hard disk with visuals of Vishnu Manchu starrer Kannappa ‘stolen' from Hyderabad production house: Police
Just a month before the release of actor Vishnu Manchu's pan-Indian film Kannappa, a hard disk carrying footage of the movie has allegedly been stolen from the production company Twenty Four Frames Factory Private Ltd's office in Hyderabad's Film Nagar. A police complaint in this regard was lodged on May 25 by Reddy Vijay Kumar, executive producer of the production house, at the Film Nagar police station. According to the complaint, a copy of which is with The Indian Express, the film's footage was sent to the production house's office by Hive Studios, a VFX vendor, from Mumbai on March 23. The complaint read that the courier was sent by DTDC. A staff member of the production house received the courier and handed it over to another staff member. The latter is allegedly absconding with the hard disk, the complaint read. According to the complaint, the hard disk contains 'highly sensitive' content related to the film. Vijay Kumar has written in his complaint that the company would suffer financial loss if the contents of the hard disk were to be leaked or deleted. 'The hard drive was taken without any authorisation and with malicious and deliberate intent,' the complaint, which is quoted in the FIR, read. 'I request that the hard disk be recovered and handed over to me immediately,' the complaint read. Kannappa is an ambitious mythological drama directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. The film is backed by Vishnu Manchu's father and veteran actor Mohan Babu under the 24 Frames Factory banner. Based on the story of Bhakta Kannappa, a follower of Lord Shiva, the film features Vishnu in the titular role. The star-studded cast includes Mohan Babu in the role of Mahadeva Shastri, Sarath Kumar as Nathanathudu, and Madhoo as Pannaga. The film has cameos of pan-Indian superstars like Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Prabhas and Kajal Aggarwal.
