‘Kannappa’ team condemns theft, warns against leaking unreleased footage: ‘The motive is clear’

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.

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“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.

“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.”

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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.