With the digital age upon us, film content leaks pose a rising threat to the film sector. With such close security and limited access on set, clips of footage and pictures are still leaking online — spreading like wildfire on social media. It isn’t just limited to low-budget flicks; even high-budget movies are finding themselves unable to keep content secret.
The latest to raise their voice against this growing problem are the makers of Mega157. Production houses Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments recently issued a stern public statement, voicing their concern over unauthorized leaks from the film’s sets. The note warned that any sharing or capturing of behind-the-scenes content, and anything related, should be avoided without approval.
The producers noted that film is the result of hours of hard work, creativity, and collaboration. It is important for the audience to respect all of this prep work, and when content is released too early, people disrespect the work of a lot of people and take away the excitement and theatrical experience for the audience. They stated that if this action does not stop, they will pursue legal action — copyright strikes, and anti-piracy enforcement actions — against those people.
The makers urged fans and media to stand by the vision of the film and not support or circulate leaked content in any form. They stressed the importance of watching the film in its intended cinematic form — on the big screen.
With regards to Mega157, buzz is already on the upside. The film boasts Megastar Chiranjeevi, who is said to have taken on one of the most ambitious roles of his career, and Venkatesh has confirmed a special role in the film. The film is directed by the relentless Anil Ravipudi and has music by Bheems Ceciroleo, Mega157 will hit theaters during Sankranti 2026 in a big release.
Mega157 has turned into an event, with fan expectations through the roof, and the cast-and-crew pouring their heart and soul into the project, we anticipate a festival treat. The makers are determined to give audiences a complete theatrical spectacle — and they’re counting on viewers to help protect the magic by saying no to leaks.