The Pre-Release function of 'Hello!' was held in Hyderabad on Wednesday evening. Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan Tej were the chief guests.

Director Vikram Kumar said, "Thanks everyone who has graced this occasion. I would like to thank my entire team of 'Hello!'. Nag sir's support has been tremendous. We have all worked very hard on this film. I hope you all will love it."

Kalyani Priyadarshan said, "Hyderabad is such a lovely place. I absolutely fell in love with this city through this film. This city must have seen many beautiful love stories and our film is going to be one of them. Every single member of our team has poured their love into the film. I am sure you all will like to give your hearts after watching 'Hello!'"

Samantha said, "The teasers and trailers show the real Akhil. He is the Akhil I know. I thank Vikram Kumar for showing the real Akhil for us. Akhil is extremely lucky. He has got his father's beauty and style. He has got his mother's grace. I want to watch 'Hello!' as a fan. Kalyani is quite beautiful. I wish her all the best. Anup has created magic. Annapurna Studios is going to deliver a big blockbuster."

Naga Chaitanya said, "I thank you all fans for making every occasion of 'Hello!' a grand success. Chiranjeevi sir, thanks for being here; you are a true inspiration. As a brother, I have always wanted to see Akhil in a beautiful, romantic story. Yesterday on watching 'Hello!', I was very happy. You all will know what an actor he is. Vikram Kumar is my favourite director. Anup, congratulations on your 50th movie. You all have worked to ensure a big hit for Akhil. Kalyani, your smile is haunting throughout the movie. May you go places."

Amala said, "I am very happy today. I am waiting for December 22 like all of you. I wish the entire team of 'Hello!' all the best."

Ram Charan said, "As long as Chiranjeevi garu and Nagarjuna garu are there, nobody else is needed to be there at an event. Our amazing family members don't expect anything from us but for success. I am sure Nagarjuna garu is going to be the happiest person after the release of 'Hello!'. Vikram Kumar, my favourite DoP Vinod garu and Anup Rubens are going to take this movie places. Nanna garu has watched the movie earlier today. He and I were talking only about it while going back home. I wish Akhil and team all the best."

Nagarjuna said, "I am very, very, very satisfied today. Vikram Kumar is the film's hero. This family is very grateful to Vikram. He doesn't know how grateful we are to him. Thank you for 'Manam' and 'Hello!'. Thanks to your gracious wife Srinidhi; after marriage, he has calmed down a lot. He has put all the love she has been giving him in 'Hello!' I congratulate all the technicians and the beautiful Kalyani. I thank the entire team of Annapurna Studios. They have made this film with so much love. The other day, I went to Chiranjeevi garu's home and requested him to bless Akhli by gracing this occasion. He immediately said OK and asked me when he should be available. I asked him to watch the movie first. We always have had his blessings. Ram Charan is elder to Akhil. Chiranjeevi garu is elder to me. But we have become such good friends. I don't know since when Akhil has been addressing Charan as 'Peddannayya'. Our new daughter-in-law always keeps smiling and is cackling! As soon as she is back home, it's as if parrots are talking! Akhil has danced and acted to heart's content in 'Hello!' Kodithe sixu kotttali."

Megastar Chiranjeevi said, "This function is like my family's event. I have come here thinking of this as my duty to attend the event. I am as happy for Akhil as his family members are. Whoever has the got the idea to keep 'Hello!' as the title is brilliant. It's because it doesn't need any publicity. We all use the word every day. The word is special for the Akkinenis. First, it was ANR garu who had the song 'Hello hello ammayi'. Then his son and Amala garu had the song 'Hello guru'. Nag acted in 'Hello Brother!' I have read a story about the origin of the word hello." The 'Sye Raa' actor then narrated the story of Graham Bell using the word for the first time while speaking to his girlfriend.

He further said, "I have watched 'Hello!' in the morning. Watching a film before its release is like a test. It's because you wouldn't know what to say if the film is bad. And it's very hard for a straightforward person like me to say it as it's. But I must say that 'Hello!' is a fantastic love story. It's a clean, flawless film. It's a neat film right from the word go. Vikram has shown his craftsmanship. He has done a fantastic job. We all know how amazing 'Manam' was. The director has ushered in a beautiful love story this time. The father-mother-son scenes are very good. Family audiences are going to love 'Hello!' and I have no doubt about that. What elements fans need are also there. Action sequences and chases are well-designed. The building-hopping by Akhil is breathtaking. This is going to an all-class film. Akhil's dances were amazing in his debut film. I was stunned as to where he got that stamina from. I had seen him only smiling tenderly before. He has given a subtle performance in his second movie. He has matured for sure. You will love the way he uses the word 'amma' and 'nanna'. My eyes are still wet thinking about those sentimental scenes. Nag was telling me that we are sensitive when it comes to such scenes. As for Akhil's dance moves, he has inherited the grace from his grandfather. He is one hero who is giving live performances. I wish that he becomes a bigger actor than his grandfather and father. As a brother, Naga Chaitanya too will love that to happen."

"Coming to Kalyani, she is the daughter of my friend Lissy. This film has happened because of co-incidences and destiny. Lissy and Kalyani came to our house as guests. While having dinner, they informed me that they were in Hyderabad to give an audition for Akhil's movie. By evening, Kalyani was roped in. I felt really very happy for her and my friend Lissy. Kalyani is quite cute and fresh. She will be the heartthrob of youngsters after this movie."

About Akhil, Chiru said, "He keeps coming to our home to see Charan. Before he walks up the stairs to see Charan, he makes it a point to talk to me and Surekha. My wife is emotional about Akhil. She sees him as a son. He often tells me that Charan should have had a biological brother like Akhil. If Nag and Amala garu are ok with it, we would have wanted to keep Akhil with us."