Prabhas’ look from Kannappa leaked! Makers of Vishnu Manchu film promise Rs 5 Lakh reward to identify source

Lately, there have been several pics and pieces of information being leaked from the sets of highly anticipated films. Just a day ago, exclusive information and a picture of actress Sreeleela and Allu Arjun from their dance scene in Pushpa 2: The Rule were leaked. The latest victims of this unfortunate incident are the makers of Kannappa.

For the unversed, pictures of Prabhas from Vishnu Manchu’s upcoming mythological film Kannappa were leaked from the sets by an unknown source, that later spread widely on the internet.

Team Kannappa issues statement

Prabhas is reportedly playing the role of Nandi in the film, and his new avatar’s pictures are all over the internet. In the light of the incident, the makers of the upcoming Telugu mythological spectacle have issued a statement appealing to the audience to avoid spreading inside pictures or information before the film's release, as it could spoil the excitement and anticipation surrounding the movie.

Addressing the issue, the makers also promised to reward a staggering sum of Rs 5 lakh to anyone who is able to identify the person responsible for the leak.

The statement read, "For the past eight years, we have poured our hearts and souls into Kannappa. After two years of intense production, our team is dedicated to bringing you a film of unmatched quality and passion. It is with deep sadness that we recently discovered that a work-in-progress image from the film has been stolen and leaked without authorization."

The statement also pledged a reward of Rs 5 lakh to those who help identify the culprit. "Anyone with information that can help us trace the origin of this leak will be rewarded with ₹5,00,000. Please send any leads directly to the official 24 Frames Factory Twitter account," the statement read.

Read the complete statement here.

Prabhas is playing a cameo appearance in the film as Nandi, while Vishnu Manchu leads the film as the titular character Kannappa.

Kannappa ensemble cast

Helmed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, Kannappa features a stellar ensemble cast, including Mohan Babu, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Prabhas, Preity Mukundhan, and Kajal Aggarwal. The film is a pan-Indian project set for release in multiple languages, with an English version also in the works. The screenplay is penned by Vishnu Manchu, while Mohan Babu produces the film under the banners of 24 Frames Factory and AVA Entertainment.

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