The recently released film Kuberaa, directed by well-known filmmaker Sekhar Kammula and starring Tollywood icon Nagarjuna, Tamil star Dhanush, and Rashmika Mandanna, has landed in controversy just hours after hitting theatres.
The movie, which tells the story of a clash between a rich man and a beggar, quickly became a topic of discussion—not just for its content, but because a pirated version appeared online soon after its release.
The film team was shocked and deeply upset by the incident. They raised the issue with the Film Chamber’s Anti-Video Piracy Cell. Using watermark tracking technology, the team discovered that the film had been illegally recorded at Screen 5 of the PVR theatre in Central Mall, Hyderabad.
A formal complaint was lodged with the Cyber Crime Police, urging them to take strict action. The Anti-Piracy Cell said it is stepping up efforts to fight online piracy using advanced technology.
The police have now registered a case and started an investigation. This follows the recent arrest of Kiran Kumar, who was found to be behind the piracy of over 40 films in just 18 months. His actions reportedly caused losses worth crores of rupees to the film industry.
Authorities are now examining the Kuberaa leak closely. The incident highlights how serious the piracy problem has become, even affecting popular multiplexes like PVR.
Film industry experts and fans alike are demanding strict punishment for those responsible. As the investigation continues, everyone is waiting to see what steps will be taken next to prevent such leaks in the future.