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Spectacular Debut: 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' Ignites Andhra Pradesh

INDIA, JUL 23 – The film faced pandemic delays and mixed critiques on VFX and pacing but earned around Rs. 30 crore in advance bookings, showcasing strong fan enthusiasm for Pawan Kalyan's pan-Indian debut.

  • The movie starring Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, titled Hari Hara Veera Mallu, debuted on Thursday at Jagadamba Theatre in Visakhapatnam, attracting a large and enthusiastic audience.
  • The movie narrates the 1650s story of Veer Mallu, a warrior who rebels against the Mughal Empire and attempts to steal the Koh-i-Noor from Aurangzeb's palace.
  • The film features action-packed sequences, a widely praised background score, and notable performances, including Bobby Deol as the villain, despite criticism of its VFX and editing.
  • Fans celebrated joyfully with rallies, prayers, and social media posts, while local MLAs participated in events; over 180 shows sold out in Visakhapatnam for Friday.
  • The film received mixed reviews with praise for Pawan Kalyan's return and action scenes, but many noted weaknesses in execution, storytelling, and the second half.
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Directed by Jyothi Krishna, the Telugu film ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ stars Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Produced by N.M. Ratnam, the film stars Nithi Agarwal, Anupam Kher, Bobby Deol and others. The film, which has music by Oscar-winning M.M. Keeravani, had already been delayed several times for release. The film, which was made on a grand scale at a huge cost, was finally released in five languages including Tamil and Hindi…

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PINKVILLA broke the news in on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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