An official complaint has been filed with the cybercrime authorities, naming two individuals-Raghu and another person allegedly acting under the instructions of a woman named Charita.
The identities of the accused and their connection to the Kannappa production are still unclear.
However, what has come as a bigger shock is the motive behind the theft.
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According to an official statement from Manchu Vishnu's production house, 24 Frames Factory, the accused were allegedly planning to leak 90 minutes of unreleased footage online, with the intent to sabotage the film's release.
This kind of act is not just alarming-it's a major blow to a film of such scale and to the efforts of the entire cast and crew.
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On behalf of the production, Manchu Vishnu has urged the public and the media not to support or circulate any pirated content, should it surface online.
He also appealed for everyone to stand by the artists and technicians who have dedicated years of work to this film.
Where this case goes next, and how swiftly the police act, remains to be seen. But one thing is clear-this is a truly disturbing incident.