India, July 24 -- A group of self-identified Kannada activists stormed into a Bengaluru theatre on the release day of Hari Hara Veera Mallu, tearing down posters of the Telugu film starring Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Their primary objection is the absence of Kannada language on the promotional material displayed at the venue.

Several videos from the incident surfaced online, showing the activists ripping posters and banners amid fan celebrations outside the theatre. The confrontation reportedly occurred in a Bengaluru theatre where Pawan Kalyan fans had put up large displays to mark the movie's release. The activists argued that in Karnataka, especially Bengaluru, it is essential to include Kannada in all movie po...