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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.
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.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vishnu Manchu accuses brother Manoj of stealing hard disk with 'Kannappa' footage; asks fans not to watch leaked footage
Picture Credit: X Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu has accused his brother Manoj Manchu of being involved in the theft of a crucial hard disk containing footage from their upcoming mythological film 'Kannappa'. As per an India Today report, during a media interaction in Chennai, where Vishnu, who was promoting the film along with the cast, he claimed that a hard disk containing vital VFX work and pivotal scenes from 'Kannappa' was stolen. According to the report, the disk was sent from Hive Studios in Mumbai to their father Mohan Babu 's residence in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, which is the usual delivery point for packages meant for the Manchu siblings. The disk was handed over to two individuals named Raghu and Charitha, who have since gone missing. Vishnu alleged that the two are reportedly connected to Manoj Manchu, with Raghu acting as his personal assistant and Charitha linked to his office. The theft reportedly took place about four weeks ago, but the production team only filed a police complaint after multiple unsuccessful attempts to contact Manoj and his associates. Vishnu expressed concern over the potential leak of the footage but reassured that the hard disk is password-protected, making unauthorised access highly unlikely. He urged the public not to watch any leaked content, as immense effort had gone into making the film. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cubao : SUV Clearance Sale, Click Here To See Prices SUV Deals | Search Ads Search Now Undo "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," he said. He addressed the controversy while requesting the media to refrain from probing into family matters during the promotional event. 'Kannappa' is a much-anticipated pan-Indian mythological drama directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. The film tells the story of Bhakta Kannappa, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva, with Vishnu Manchu playing the titular role. The star-studded cast includes Mohan Babu, Sarathkumar, Madhoo, and cameo appearances by Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, and Kajal Aggarwal. The film will hit the big screens 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 .
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actor Vishnu Manchu accuses brother Manoj over alleged theft of Kannappa hard disk
Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu accused actor Manoj Manchu of being involved in the theft of 'Kannappa's' hard disk. At a media interaction in Chennai on Friday, Vishnu claimed that the two people, Raghu and Charitha, who allegedly stole the hard disk, are reportedly working for Manoj. He said that the incident happened four weeks ago, but they decided to take it up with the police after trying to reach Manoj and his associates multiple Manchu and the cast of 'Kannappa' were in Chennai on Friday to promote their film. During an interaction with the media, he was asked about the 'Kannappa' hard disk issue. Vishnu, while agreeing to answer the question, requested the media not to probe further about his family issues. He further added that all families have issues and hence he would not like to talk about it during a promotional the question about the stolen hard disk, Vishnu Manchu said that the VFX work is taking place in three offices in 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 Vishnu alleged that the two people worked for Manoj. "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," he actor also added that the hard disk is protected by a password. Continuing further, he added, "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. 'Kannappa' is based on the mythological story of Kannappa, a devotee of Lord Shiva. The film, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Mohan Babu, features Vishnu Manchu in the titular Babu, Sarathkumar, Kaushal Manda, Devaraj, Brahmanandam, Preity Mukundhan, Madhoo and several others are part of the supporting cast. Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar and Kajal Aggarwal will play cameos in this fantasy drama.'Kannappa' is gearing up for a grand release on June Watch
