India, July 29 -- Directors Krish and Jyothi Krisna's Hari Hara Veera Mallu was released in theatres on Friday, with paid premieres held on Wednesday. Since the first premiere of the historical epic, starring Pawan Kalyan, Nidhhi Agerwal and Bobby Deol, was screened, the film has been criticised for its shoddy VFX and CGI shots. Director Jyothi, in an interview with ABN, called the issues with the film 'minor', stating that he knew beforehand some scenes weren't fully up to par.

Jyothi addressed the trolling HHVM has faced since it went on floors, with many assuming the film would not be released, stating, "Anyone will troll only those who are in the limelight. People only get views when they write about something famous. I do not take a...