India, June 25 -- Vishnu Manchu's much-anticipated Telugu film Kannappa is set to hit theatres on Friday. The mythological fantasy thriller is based on the legend of Kannappa, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. Ahead of the release, the makers have issued a strong statement to warn trolls against creating 'intentional and destructive attacks' on the film.

The official X account of the film shared the official notice with the caption, "Public Caution Notice. Our film Kannappa releases globally on June 27, 2025 with full lawful clearances. Misuse, distortion, or defamatory acts against the film or its stakeholders will be legally challenged."

The notice read, "The film has been created responsibly to engage with the public at l...