Renowned Telugu film producer Dil Raju has come forward in support of Manchu Vishnu's proactive stand against fake reviews and negative online trolling. Vishnu's bold initiative during the release of Kannappa has been lauded by Dil Raju, who believes that such a move is beneficial for the entire film industry. Dil Raju has revealed that he too would adopt a similar approach going forward, ahead of the release of his upcoming film Thammudu.
Manchu Vishnu took a strong stance against online negativity ahead of the release of Kannappa on June 27. He issued a public caution notice on social media, warning that any deliberate negative trolling, fake reviews, or personal attacks targeting the film would invite strict legal action. The warning seemed to work, with Kannappa witnessing minimal trolling and fake reviews after its release. The film received more appreciation than criticism, and there was a noticeable drop in targeted negativity, especially on platforms like Twitter.
Dil Raju spoke to the media ahead of the release of Thammudu, addressing the issue of negative online trends affecting filmmakers. He stated that releasing a warning before the film hits theaters helps in reducing fake reviews, trolling, and even piracy. Dil Raju emphasized that the film industry is not against reviews, but urges people to think before they write. He appealed to the public and reviewers to offer genuine feedback instead of targeted hate, saying "Even if you can't help a film, please don’t cause harm."
The support from top industry voices like Dil Raju signals a growing call within the Telugu film industry to protect creative projects from baseless and harmful online attacks. The emphasis is on encouraging responsible and fair reviewing that doesn’t damage the efforts of hundreds involved in filmmaking. With producers like Dil Raju backing Manchu Vishnu's move, it is likely that more filmmakers will adopt a similar approach to safeguard their films from online negativity.