India, Nov. 29 -- Actor-politician Nandamuri Balakrishna made a sincere request to his fans at the pre-release event of Akhanda 2 in Hyderabad. After an FIR was filed against five of his fans during the release of Daaku Maharaaj earlier this year for beheading a goat, he urged them not to take part in ritualistic animal sacrifice. Here's what he said.

Balakrishna took to the stage to address his fans at the pre-release event of Akhanda 2. Before rounding up his speech, he had one request for them - not to kill animals outside theatres when they come to watch his next film. He said, "I must tell you something. Every region has its tradition, with some of you beheading goats during movie releases. Please don't do that."

The Tollywood acto...