Kannappa makers have issued a legal warning against defamation and trolling before the film’s release of the film.
New Delhi: An upcoming Telugu-language mythological action film Kannappa, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and starring Akshay Kumar, has come into controversy after the release of her much awaited trailer.
The film, based on the story of devotion to Lord Shiva, has criticized some quarters, with allegations that it “insults Brahmins.”
In response to backlash, the film’s makers have taken a strong stand, issuing a warning of legal action against those who try to discredit the film without justification.
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In the Social Media Platform X (East Twitter), The Production House, issued a “public precaution notice”, “our film #Kannappa releases globally on 27 June 2025 with full valid approval. The film or its stakeholders will be legally challenged.”
In a more detailed statement, the manufacturers emphasized the film’s fair production credentials, given that it received all the necessary certificates, intellectual property protection and legal approval.
The notice urged the public to watch the film before making opinions “, define as” immense artistic dedication, efforts without efforts and adequate commercial investment “.
“We all critics respectfully request to watch the film, appreciate its substance, understand the intentions and comment on it with responsibility, rather than committing suicide for pre-e-east or vendetta-fuel comment, rather than committing suicide,” was taught in notice.
Accepting the constitutional right of free speech under Article 19 (1) (A), the manufacturers cited a legal example including the decisions of the Kerala High Court, arguing that defamation or destructive comment is not a speech for the purpose of damaging the reputation of creative works.
The manufacturers highlighted a recent decision by the Delhi High Court, protecting the ‘personality and publicity’ of two prominent stakeholders and prominent actors of Kannappa, ie, Dr. Mohan Babu and Shri Vishnu Manchu ‘. The depiction of any unauthorized use or defamation of their equality or characteristics, notice warns, can invite legal results under both court instructions and applied laws.
Citing the previous disturbances during the production of the film, the statement also warned that in any unauthorized streaming or distribution of the film, in part or full, in the courts of citizens, criminals or cyber laws will lead legal proceedings in courts.
Public care notice
Our film #Kannappa On June 27, 2025, releases globally with full valid approval. The misuse, deformation or defamation acts against the film or its stakeholders will be legally challenged.#Kannappa27thjune #Kannappamovie #Harharharmahadev ॐ@themohanbabu, pic.twitter.com/li4xf1xlca– Kannappa The Movie (@Kannappamovie) June 25, 2025
Despite the controversy, the manufacturers hoped that the film would be received positively by the audience, concluding the statement with an appeal for public support, “We are ready to support the audience, well -wishers and broader public support, goodwill and encouragement, to ensure that Kanapappa receives the festival and appreciates that it is so comfortable for earning.”
Kannappa is slaughtered for release worldwide on 27 June 2025.
