Kannappa is an upcoming Telugu film that is in discussion for its brilliant actors like Manchu Vishnu, Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar and Kajal Aggarwal. Recently, a surprising news related to this film has come out. It is reported that the hard drive with some important unrighteous footage of this film has disappeared. This hard drive that had special views and graphics data of the film was sent through DTDC courier from Hive Studios in Mumbai. The incident has created panic among the production team and fans as the film is scheduled to release on 27 June 2025.
It is being told that the hard drive was taken by an office boy Raghu who handed it over to a woman named Charitha. After this, both are missing due to which the matter has become more mysterious. After this incident, the film's Executive Producer Vijayakumar has filed a complaint at the Filmnagar police station in Hyderabad. The police have started investigation and are trying to find out where the hard drive went and is it a case of theft. Some sources claimed that the missing drive had a special sequence with Kajal Aggarwal and other big stars that make the matter more serious.
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The incident has raised many questions on the production process of Kannappa. The film, which was already creating enthusiasm for its grand scenery and big stars, is now in discussion due to this controversy. The disappearance of the hard drive may delay production and can affect the release and marketing of the film if the footage is leaked. Telugu cinema lovers living in the US are disappointed with this news as they were eagerly waiting for this multi-starrer film.
Such incidents are not new in Telugu cinema but this is a big setback for a big budget film like Kannappa. Some people consider it a planned theft and some are calling it the result of negligence. In some discussions it has also been called part of the promotion, although it has not been confirmed. Police investigation is expected to bring clarity in the matter soon. Till then the production team is considering measures such as using backup data or re -shooting the affected scenes.
Films like Kannappa, which take regional cinema on a global stage, are a matter of pride. This incident has questioned the security processes of production and highlighted the importance of data security in the digital age. Fans hope that the police will soon resolve the matter and Kannappa will reach the audience on its scheduled release date. Till then this news will remain the center of discussion among cinema lovers.
