The Chief Minister thanked superstar Kamal Haasan, Siddharth, director Shankar and Samuthirakani for making the awareness video and helping the state government's initiative for a drug-free society.

He said it is commendable that the actors and filmmaker released the video to create awareness.

The special video was made to coincide with the film's pre-release event in Hyderabad.

In this video, Kamal Haasan appeals to everyone to say no to drugs. “The path you choose decides your future. So please say no to drugs,” he said in Telugu and English.

The superstar congratulated the Telangana government for making it mandatory for such media events to convey such messages.

"Your future is in your hands. So please say no to drugs," actor Sidsharth said in Telugu.

"I appreciate and support this initiative of the Telangana government," he added.

Earlier, Siddharth issued a clarification on Instagram that his comments on social responsibility of actors made at the press meet were taken out of context.

He said that he fully supports Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in his fight against drug abuse.

He had stated in the press conference that every actor is socially responsible. “We do things based on our conscience. Whatever the Chief Minister asks us to do, we do it. No Chief Minister has told us so far that we will help you only if you do this,” he said.

Later, the actor issued a clarification on Instagram.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had recently asked actors and filmmakers to create awareness videos on drug abuse and announced that this would be a precondition for increasing ticket prices during the release or for allowing outdoor filming.